Liverpool’s newly signed defender Mor Talla Ndiaye will have to wait before making his debut for the club’s Under-21 side after a minor issue was identified during his medical examination.
The Senegalese centre-back, whose transfer from Amitié FC has now been completed, was expected to join up quickly with Liverpool’s youth squad.
However, club staff detected a small concern during routine checks, prompting a cautious approach before his return to full training.
Liverpool U21 head coach Rob Page confirmed the situation in an interview with British media outlet This Is Anfield, reassuring supporters that the matter is not serious but requires careful management.
“He will take a little longer,” Page said. “The medical staff picked something up during the medical, nothing major, but something that needs to be managed.”
The coach stressed that the issue does not threaten Ndiaye’s long-term integration at the club. According to Page, the defender is expected to begin training with the squad “in the coming weeks,” once the situation has been addressed by Liverpool’s medical team.
Ndiaye’s arrival has generated interest within the club’s development structure, with Page underlining his belief in the player’s potential.
Speaking to This Is Anfield, the U21 coach described the defender as a “very promising young player” and said he was “really looking forward to starting this development work with him.”
The 19-year-old has joined Liverpool’s academy setup after completing his move from Amitié FC, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract that runs until 2030.
The deal reflects Liverpool’s long-term investment in the young defender, who is expected to progress gradually through the club’s development pathway.
While the transfer has been finalised, Ndiaye will now focus on regaining full fitness before being introduced into competitive action.
Liverpool are keen to avoid unnecessary risks, opting instead to ensure the player is fully ready before his first appearance in red.
For Ndiaye, the delay means a period of patience as he settles into his new environment on Merseyside.
Once cleared to train, he will look to make an impression with the U21 side and take the next steps in his development at one of Europe’s most demanding clubs.
Liverpool, meanwhile, remain confident that the short wait will have no lasting impact on the progress of a player they clearly see as part of their future plans.
