Highly rated youngster Ben Woodburn’s spell at Bramall Lane hasn’t really been a success either for the player nor Sheffield United and it’s now being reported that Liverpool either will, or are seriously considering, recalling the Welsh international when the January transfer window reopens.
It’s not a great surprise really, the 19-year-old was reportedly much sought after in the summer transfer window and with a host of Championship clubs linked we won out. He has only made two starting appearances for manager Chris Wilder, and even then, only an additional six substitute showings.
Whilst he hasn’t overly impressed many, it would also be fair to say he hasn’t done much wrong for a youngster learning his trade but our form and the fact we sit only three points from the top of the table going into this weekend’s tie with Rotherham United, it’s all counted against him unfortunately.
The recall report comes from Goal originally I believe and it’s not substantiated, but entirely believable for me.
He needs to go and play in league one! No way near ready for the championship!
— TheBlades (@skibumg) November 20, 2018
The problem is all the mongy Liverpool fans think he’s a class. No where near Brooks/Maddison development. Not good enough for this level.
— Luke Shepherd (@Luke_1889) November 20, 2018
He doesn’t get in the team because he’s not good enough. It’s as simple as that. Was given a chance at Forest and missed from a yard out.
— Luke Shepherd (@Luke_1889) November 20, 2018
the amount of tweets I saw on my timeline gushing going ott about this lad and he's sank without trace.
— David Higginbottom ⚔ (@dhiggy64) November 20, 2018
He’s looked like a lost soul from day one. Best addressed now.Sometimes things just don’t click , no need for rancour.
— John McNerney (@john_mcnerney) November 20, 2018
It doesn't matter which Prem club you come from or that your a international regular if you don't put in the effort day in day out in training don't expect to start on match day
— Mark????⚔????⚪⚫ (@RacingBlade) November 21, 2018
Clearly a good young player but we can't carry anyone in the team. Need everyone on it every game
— PAHS (@PaulHolmshaw) November 20, 2018
The season is just too important to bed in an 18 year old who is just not upto speed sadly
— Tom Hardy (@hardytm2009) November 20, 2018
@SUFC_tweets See Ben Woodburn came on for Wales and did absolutely nothing again !!! For the lads sake he’s better off going back to Liverpool to regain his confidence
— steve taylor (@steve_staylor) November 21, 2018
Not been given a fair crack at it. But still gets picked by Ryan Giggs every international break ? Ryan Leonard another not given a chance but Millwall fans rave about him ?
— Robert Aspinall (@robbieaspinall) November 21, 2018
Certainly won’t be a massive loss either in the opinion of others from those reactions on social media.