Owen Beck recalled by Liverpool after injury blow and left-back's impressive form

Liverpool have recalled defender Owen Beck from his season-long loan spell at Dundee FC.

The 21-year-old left-back, who is the nephew of Reds great Ian Rush, was due to remain north of the border for the entirety of the 2023/24 campaign and had been a regular starter for the Scottish Premiership side.

Indeed, Beck has featured in all but one of Dundee's league fixtures this term but will now return to Merseyside as Liverpool decide whether to utilise their Academy graduate as cover for the injured Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas or rearrange a second loan.

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Beck has now seen three temporary stays at other clubs cut short by the Reds, the first of which occurred at the start of last season after being brought back to Liverpool only one month at Portuguese club Famalicao. The Welshman was then sent to Bolton Wanderers for the remainder of 2022/23, though this was terminated by mutual agreement in January 2023 - again due to a lack of playing time.

There can be no disputing his latest loan move can be considered a success, unlike the others. Beck's strong performances in Scotland resulted in him earning a first call-up to the Welsh senior national time for the first time in October. Dundee are certain to miss his quality and made this stance clear when releasing the following statement on the defender's early departure: "Owen will be greatly missed by everyone at Dundee FC as he has been outstanding both on and off the field.

"We would like to thank Owen for all he has given to Dundee FC and we wish him all the very best for the future. Owen will always be welcomed back in Dundee and at