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Liverpool U21 starlet Jack Robinson is set to join Championship strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers on-loan until the end of the season in the next few hours.

The 19 year-old has struggled to break into the Liverpool first team under Brendan Rodgers, amassing a total of 6 appearances under the Northern Irishman, all of which coming in domestic and European cup ties.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers expressed disappointment with his young players following the Reds' shock FA Cup defeat to Oldham Athletic.
The Northern Irishman gave the likes of Jack Robinson, Andre Wisdom and Sebastian Coates an opportunity to start at Boundary Park but saw his side end up on the wrong end of a 3-2 result.

Boss Brendan Rodgers today confirmed full back Jose Enrique could be out of action for six weeks with a hamstring tear.

The 26 year old was withdrawn during the Red's win over Queens Park Rangers last weekend with a hamstring injury but scans now reveal tear in his hamstring which will keep him out of action for at least 6 weeks.

Liverpool U21s let a three-goal lead slip as they drew 3-3 with Chelsea in St Helens on Sunday.
Scotland international Danny Wilson had a hand in the opening two goals when his headers from corners were saved, allowing first Michael Ngoo and then Jack Robinson to fire home the rebounds.
Three minutes into the second half Liverpool were cruising when Krisztian Adorjan headed home a Dani Pacheco cross.

Promising Liverpool left-back Jack Robinson has been called into the England U21 squad for their upcoming Euro 2013 play-off against Serbia.
The first leg will take place this Friday at Carrow Road and the second leg will be in Serbia next Tuesday.
Stuart Pearce drafted Robinson into his squad after on-loan Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury and Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne were ruled out of both games due to injury.

Jerome Sinclair became Liverpool's youngest ever player when he starred in their 2-1 Capital One Cup victory at West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday night.
Sinclair ended the evening happy after Liverpool had inadvertently called him Jordan on the team-sheet, on his return to The Hawthorns where he was part of Albion's academy before he moved to Anfield a year ago.

Liverpool U21s got their first win of the 2012-13 season as they brought a 3-1 victory home from Crystal Palace.
Rodolfo Borrell watched his team open their campaign with a 1-1 against Wolves last week but it was three points on Bank Holiday Monday thanks to goals from Krisztian Adorjan, Jack Robinson and Michael Ngoo.

Raheem was the star last night...
Image: HereIt wasn't exactly a pretty performance nor was it very controlled but it was a win nonetheless and by the end of the 90 minutes Liverpool's experience had helped them to a 1-0 victory over a plucky Hearts side.

A mixed side from Brendan saw plenty of youth given the chance with the likes of Martin Kelly, Jack Robinson and starlet Raheem Sterling all starting.

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"A narrow, 1-0 win would suit me just fine. It could be a lucky 1-0 win for all I care, similar to the away leg against Gomel."

How prescient.

Believe me, I'm more surprised than you are; there won't be very many posts referencing how I correctly predicted something.

Liverpool left back Jack Robinson is wanted on loan by several Premier League and Championship sides, with Norwich City and Bolton having shown interest in the 18 year old.
Derby County is also looking to sign the Warrington born defender for the duration of next season.
With the departure of Fabio Aurelio this summer, Liverpool have only Jose Enrique as a recognized left back at present, although Glen Johnson was chosen as cover whenever Enrique was injured last season, ahead of Robinson.

Liverpool's are set to take further advantage of their relationship with Uruguayan side Nacional, by trialing four of the club's youngsters.
Rodrigo Amaral, Leandro Otormin, Gaston Pereiro and Daniel Baldi will all begin a trial with the Reds this week.
The moves follow Sebastian Coates' arrival at Liverpool last summer, which former director of football Damien Comolli at the time claimed would spark a link between the two sides.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has complimented former Reds manager Rafa Benitez on the work he did to lay the foundations of the current Academy structure.
During his time in charge on Merseyside, Benitez implemented wholesale changes to the youth system over at Kirkby and appointed many of the current pool of coaches including Pep Segura, Rodolfo Borrell and Frank McParland.

On Thursday night in Lisbon, former Liverpool left-back Emiliano Insua turned in a man of the match performance as he and his Sporting teammates fought back late to get a 2-1 win over Athletic, who've to this point been the darlings of the competition. They'll have plenty of work to do at the San Mamés, where Athletic are unbeaten in the Europa League, but they managed to give themselves a chance at forcing their way into what many predicted would be an all-Spanish final, and, at least on the night, they have the Merseyside castaway to thank.

Kenny Dalglish is refusing to fast-track Liverpool youngster Raheem Sterling into becoming a regular starter for the club.
Sterling, 17, made his debut in Saturday's defeat against Wigan as a late substitute and many fans at the club believe he should have already been introduced this term.
Dalglish has played fellow Academy graduates John Flanagan and Jack Robinson this term but he insists he will not fully unleash Sterling until he is physically ready.

In recent weeks, the need to give young players like Sebastian Coates and Jonjo Shelvey a chance to impress as Liverpool's prospects in the league have faded has become a frequent talking point. Some have even suggested the likes of Jon Flanagan, Jack Robinson, and even Raheem Sterling should be given significant playing time, willing to trade a place or two in the final standings for the promise of a brighter future.

Liverpool have been hit with a few injury concerns ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Stoke City after Bellamy joined Glen Johnson, Daniel Agger and Jack Robinson in the treatment room this week.

Dalglish told Liverpoolfc.tv: "Glen has got a niggle, Bellers had a niggle the other night.

Stoke City head to Anfield currently sitting alone in eighth and unbeaten in their last four. Tony Pulis' side has managed success both domestically and in Europe, as they'll accompany the two Manchester sides in the first knockout round of the Europa League early next month. Liverpool will hope to continue their relative hot streak at home, during which they've scored eight goals in their last two matches at Anfield and finally found a way to finish chances.

Liverpool step into the last remaining competition on their calendar, welcoming Oldham Athletic to Anfield in the third round of the FA Cup. The League One side got past Southend United in the second round after a draw forced the home replay, which the hosts won 1-0. Liverpool will be looking to get past the third round for just the third time in six seasons after crashing out to Reading and Manchester United in the past two seasons.

The mood surrounding Liverpool may have improved with the return of Kenny Dalglish, but with a pair each of losses and draws to go along with four wins as he and the club entered March, that renewed optimism hadn't always led to results. At least, though, there was a widespread feeling that it had become a squad capable of turning the proverbial corner and going on a run if they could only manage to make all the pieces fit together.

Steven Gerrard took an active part in Liverpool training on Tuesday, but Kenny Dalglish is refusing to put a date on the player's return to action.
Liverpool has been shorn of the services of their captain since he picked up an ankle infection in October. The Reds have made repeated denials that the midfielder had suffered a setback and he was pictured working hard in training on Tuesday.

Martinez and Dalglish agree – there's more to Liverpool than Suarez

THE FESTIVE fixture list continues for Liverpool tomorrow night at the DW Stadium when Kenny Dalglish's side take on Roberto Martinez's Wigan Athletic. Kenny has almost a full-strength squad at his disposal but there won't be a return – for now at least – for Steven Gerrard.

'Duo set example for Academy kids'

Academy striker Adam Morgan believes Jon Flanagan and Jack Robinson have set the blueprint for Liverpool youngsters hoping to make an impact at Melwood.

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Liverpool defender Jose Enrique insists he is ready to fight for his place in Brendan Rodgers plans.
Enrique was recalled to the starting XI for last weekend's defeat to Arsenal after being named on the bench for the draw with Manchester City.
Rodgers has also used Stewart Downing at left-back this season and Enrique is happy with the extra competition for places at Anfield.

Jack Robinson is hoping to put his injury problems behind him and impress new manager Brendan Rodgers.
The Liverpool left-back became the club's youngest ever player when he came on against Hull City as a 16-year-old in May 2010.
Rafa Benitez was the manager in charge then but Robinson has since seen Roy Hodgson and Kenny Dalglish come and go before the appointment of Rodgers earlier this summer.

Brendan Rodgers is yet to make a new signing for Liverpool but there is a growing belief that he will look to implement a number of young players into the first team squad next season.
Liverpool admitted that they missed out on signing Gylfi Sigurdsson because they could not meet his wage demands and there is some concern that the club will struggle to bring many new faces to the club over the summer months.

By Alan Duffy

 Another one bites the dust...

At this rate, the England side lining up against France on June 11th will be made up entirely of average Liverpool players. Coming in the wake of Jordan Henderson's promotion to the senior squad courtesy of Frank Lampard's injury, Henderson's Liverpool team-mate Martin Kelly has now been called up to the 23 in place of Gary Cahill.

Quick turnaround for Liverpool after their Sunday victory as they head to Loftus Road to face Queens Park Rangers tomorrow night. After a difficult start to 2012, Liverpool finally look as though they're turning a corner with a convincing win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby and a grinding victory over Stoke on Sunday to advance to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Brighton & Hove Albion starlet Shamir Goodwin has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool.
The 17-year-old striker has come to the attention of the Barclays Premier League outfit after some fine form for the Seagulls youth team, according to The Daily Star, with the Reds now reportedly considering a move for the player.

Liverpool head back out on the road, visiting the West Midlands in search of their second consecutive win in league. Success away from Anfield has been easier to come by, with Kenny Dalglish's squad winning more at opposition venues than they have at home. Alex McLeish's squad are level on points with Norwich City in ninth and have earned eleven of their nineteen points at Villa Park despite losing two of their last three.

Liverpool are thought to be pondering over a move for Celtic full-back Adam Matthews who is also a target for Everton, according to Footylatest. The Merseyside rivals will reportedly battle it out in January for the 19 year-old's signature who only made the switch from Cardiff City to Parkhead on a free transfer during the summer.

Jon Flanagan and Jack Robinson have set the blueprint for Liverpool youngsters hoping to make an impact at Anfield, reveals academy starlet Adam Morgan.
The 17-year-old striker is delighted to see two of his close friends settle so quickly into Kenny Dalglish's first-team squad, and revealed his aspirations to follow in their footsteps in the near future.

Wolverhampton Wanderers chief executive Jez Moxey has revealed that the club would like to keep hold of Jack Robinson next season.
The defender joined Wolves earlier this year on a loan basis from Premier League outfit Liverpool.
Having been impressed with the 19-year-old's performances, Moxey has admitted that Wolves would be open to the possibility of Robinson remaining at Molineux for another campaign.

Jack Robinson has set himself a long-term target of being Liverpool's first-choice left-back, and a short-term goal of impressing manager Brendan Rodgers.
Robinson, 19, has made eight first-team appearances for the club in two-and-a-half years, but three of them have come this season. Rodgers' willingness to use young players has seen Robinson feature in Europa League games against Hearts and Udinese, as well as a Capital One Cup victory at West Brom.

Derby boss Nigel Clough is set to raid his former club Liverpool for promising young defender Jack Robinson.
Clough has watched Robinson in action for the Reds' reserves and hopes to take the 18-year-old left-back on loan for the whole of next season.
Robinson, who became the youngest ever first-team player for Liverpool when he came on against Hull as a 16-year-old in 2010, has played twice in the Carling Cup this season.