Rhian Brewster’s road to recovery has been a long journey, but the 19-year-old is fully aware of the changing fortunes he is now experiencing.
The academy striker was sidelined for over a year having suffered a serious knee injury during a 3-2 defeat to Manchester City under-23s in January 2018, but Brewster is back, and certainly has a point to prove.
His two goals in Liverpool’s 6-0 triumph over local neighbours Tranmere Rovers issued a further reminder to Jurgen Klopp of just what he is capable of, and Brewster explained how he is making the most of first-team opportunities after what has been a deeply frustrating period.
“This time last year I was out injured. I was here watching the boys play against Tranmere and this year I'm here playing,” he told Liverpoolfc.com following the full-time whistle.
“It's mad how far you can come in a year," continued the 19-year-old.
“I’m loving every minute of pre-season. It's tough, don't get me wrong, but I'd rather be out there than on the treatment bench.
“I'm taking every moment as it comes. It's great to be back out there.”
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Aside from Brewster’s brace, also on the scoresheet were Nathaniel Clyne, Curtis Jones, Divock Origi and Bobby Duncan as Liverpool kick-started their pre-season schedule in the perfect manner.
Yesterday’s Prenton Park encounter was the Reds’ first match since achieving European glory in Madrid, and the 19-year-old believes it was important that the side continued their forward momentum.
“It was good to start the pre-season right," he said.
“I think the team played really well in both halves. Obviously, it's good to get two goals and an assist, but overall I think the first-half team and second-half team played really well.”
