It's fair to say Rhys Williams' loan spell out in the Championship hasn't gone to plan so far.
The 20-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Liverpool last season, making 19 appearances in all competitions as the Reds suffered a catalogue of defensive injuries.
With many of their first-choice rearguard options now back and fit, Jurgen Klopp decided to send Williams out on loan this season to try and aid his development.
Despite plenty of competition, Swansea City won the race for his signature and it was expected their easy-on-the-eye style of football would suit Williams to a tee.
Except he has hardly played. Williams has been restricted to just four outings and since September he has played just four minutes - a late cameo off the bench against West Brom in mid-October.
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Williams has not even made the Swans' squad for their past three outings and a report over the weekend suggested Liverpool are far from happy at his lack of playing time - so much so that they are considering a recall that may also result in the Welsh club having to pay a financial penalty.
Many Premier League clubs insert clauses into loan deals stipulating players must play a certain amount of games or minutes.
Speaking about Williams' situation, Swansea chief Russell Martin said: "Rhys Williams is one we spend a lot of time doing individual work with him," said Martin.
"His attitude is fantastic. I think he's come a long way in the short period of time he's been with us, he's improved a lot.
"But he's come out of the team when he had a really tough period, and since then the guys have kept so many clean sheets and played so well.
"Rhys understands that and I'm honest with the guys. We had another conversation last week about his position, and I think he understands, whatever happens, he'll go back to Liverpool better for this.
"It's football. There'll come a point where he gets the chance to be involved on the pitch again and then he has to take it. All he can do now is focus on being present every day, training as well as he can and supporting his team mates then wait for his opportunity."
When quizzed on how he thinks William's parent club are likely to feel over the current situation, Martin added: "I don't think they'll be overly happy he's not involved, but we have to what's right for our football team and our club.
"I think they understand what's gone on. We've been really supportive of Rhys during a tough period, but he's come through it brilliantly.
"Whatever happens he'll go back there better. The first loan at this level is really difficult sometimes."
