Ben Doak can be raring to go when he studies to the AXA Coaching Centre for the beginning of pre-season subsequent month, with the Liverpool winger already arduous at work.
Doak’s standout mortgage spell at Middlesbrough ended early after the 19-year-old underwent thigh surgical procedure in March, seeing him return to Liverpool.
As he continued his restoration on Merseyside the Scotland worldwide set his sights on a comeback in time for pre-season – which, for Arne Slot‘s aspect, begins the week commencing July 7.
And whereas he’s formally on his post-season break, which has seen him journey to the Algarve, Doak is already busy with early preparations.
Now again match and cleared for ball work, the teen has been working with Empire Efficiency Elite at The Campus, persevering with a long-term affiliation with the private trainers.
Coaching alongside Newcastle‘s Charlie McArthur, Crystal Palace‘s Dylan Reid and Salford Metropolis’s Stevie Mallan, Doak labored via a sequence of passing, dribbling and capturing drills.
Whereas the intention can be to make sure he’s in peak form earlier than reporting to the AXA subsequent month, there’s a probability Liverpool’s No. 50 leaves earlier than the brand new marketing campaign begins.
Everton are among the many golf equipment serious about a everlasting deal for Doak, who’s reported to be valued at round £30 million after considerably decrease bids from Ipswich and Crystal Palace had been knocked again in January.
There may nonetheless be a pathway for him at Liverpool however the enduring world-class type of Mohamed Salah has made it troublesome for some other proper winger.
Furthermore, the £29.5 million signing of Jeremie Frimpong will add to the competitors on the right-hand aspect, regardless of the Dutchman being a pure right-back.
A lot may rely on the influence Doak makes on Slot within the early weeks of pre-season, with it clear that these throughout the membership charge him extremely however with little proof to date that he figures within the head coach’s plans.
His work in today earlier than returning to Liverpool might be significantly useful then, with {the teenager} both gearing himself up for a powerful impression at his present membership or guaranteeing he’s in the absolute best form earlier than becoming a member of his subsequent.
Doak scored three targets and laid on seven assists in 24 appearances on mortgage at Middlesbrough, who noticed their hopes of a playoff place fade quickly after his damage.
