Liverpool youth defender Kristóf Polgár - who signed for the club in March 2013 - has suffered a serious injury will miss the rest of the season, and possibly the start of next season.
The 17-year old Hungarian central defender seriously damaged his knee ligaments in a recent U18 game with Southampton, and the club's medical staff fear that he could be out for up to EIGHT months.
Polgar impressed Liverpool's coaches in two successful loan spells in January and early February before being offered a long-term contract with the club.
In a recent interview, Polgar - formerly part of MTK Budapest FC's youth academy - gushed about his love of the Premier League, but also revealed a disturbing allegiance to one of Liverpool's biggest rivals:
"It was fantastic to spend two weeks at the Liverpool academy. I love English football, so it [the transfer] will definitely be the fulfillment of a dream. As I supported Liverpool FC and Manchester United, and to this day I love them both, but Man United is my favorite".
This is going to be a huge test for Polgar. Eight months is a hell of a long time to miss out on football, and his development will inevitably suffer as a result. New players will come in; existing players will come to the fore, and he'll inevitably fall down the pecking order.
If he's not mentally strong enough to get through the injury, it could ultimately lead to a premature end to his fledgling LFC career. Let's hope that doesn't happen, though. Having watched him for LFC's U18s several times, he has great promise for the future.
I know how Polgar feels. I recently broke my leg in a league game (horror tackle; a real Roy Keane job!), and I'm now out for 4-5 months. I'll be back, though, and hopefully so will he.
Good luck with the recovery, Kristof!
Author: Jaimie K
The 17-year old Hungarian central defender seriously damaged his knee ligaments in a recent U18 game with Southampton, and the club's medical staff fear that he could be out for up to EIGHT months.
Polgar impressed Liverpool's coaches in two successful loan spells in January and early February before being offered a long-term contract with the club.
In a recent interview, Polgar - formerly part of MTK Budapest FC's youth academy - gushed about his love of the Premier League, but also revealed a disturbing allegiance to one of Liverpool's biggest rivals:
"It was fantastic to spend two weeks at the Liverpool academy. I love English football, so it [the transfer] will definitely be the fulfillment of a dream. As I supported Liverpool FC and Manchester United, and to this day I love them both, but Man United is my favorite".
This is going to be a huge test for Polgar. Eight months is a hell of a long time to miss out on football, and his development will inevitably suffer as a result. New players will come in; existing players will come to the fore, and he'll inevitably fall down the pecking order.
If he's not mentally strong enough to get through the injury, it could ultimately lead to a premature end to his fledgling LFC career. Let's hope that doesn't happen, though. Having watched him for LFC's U18s several times, he has great promise for the future.
I know how Polgar feels. I recently broke my leg in a league game (horror tackle; a real Roy Keane job!), and I'm now out for 4-5 months. I'll be back, though, and hopefully so will he.
Good luck with the recovery, Kristof!
Author: Jaimie K
