Liverpool in Dundee talks over Owen Beck loan recall as Tony Docherty reveals his pitch amid January jeopardy
Tony Docherty has lifted the lid on the big sell Dundee have given Liverpool loanee Owen Beck over why he should remain at Dens for the rest of the season.
The left-back has lit up the Scottish Premiership in the first half of the campaign and his impressive displays even saw him force his way into the full Wales squad. The 21-year-old is on-loan for the season although there is a January recall option - but Docherty hopes his impressive displays will convince the Premier League giants to keep him in the City of Discovery. Dochety confirmed: “We are still in talks just now.
“We are happy and they are happy, like Malachi (Boateng), it is an important stage for these young players. The experience and standard they are playing at. They are getting regular football. They are also coming up and playing in a prestigious league and they are getting the exposure. They are playing really good teams, against good players at good stadiums. There is also the exposure of television and they are all big pluses for the team coming up. They are all thriving.
“It has been good for both parties, along with the others Aaron Donnelly, Zach Robinson, Bakayoko and Ryan Howley. The relationships with all their parent clubs are good. We are in constant consultation to make sure we are looking after their players properly and on top of that.”
Docherty was formerly assistant at Aberdeen to Derek McInnes. They had successful loans with James Maddison, Danny Ward, Ryan Christie and Max Lowe. And he believes that has helped pave the way for Dundee’s current loans.
Docherty confirmed: “There is Danny Ward, James Madison, Ryan Christie and Max Lowe. You have been in that position before and you know what these boys need.
“There is an understanding of the
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