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Jon Flanagan was not on the plane when Liverpool set off on their US tour in the early hours of this morning.

The young Merseysider has stayed behind to consider a loan move to Premier League Burnley .

Jurgen Klopp decided that with Nathaniel Clyne firmly established as Liverpool’s right-back and far fewer games in this year’s schedule, Flanagan would benefit more from Premier League playing time at Turf Moor.

The decision is now up to the 23-year-old but the ECHO understands that is is unlikely to be an immediate one.

Instead the defender will take his time and consider his options, especially with the wrench of leaving his boyhood club, even if only temporarily.

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Flanagan made eight appearances last year after coming back in January from a major knee injury.

He impressed enough to be rewarded with a new three-year contract and Klopp is understood to still see the fan favourite as part of his long-term plans.

Mamadou Sakho and Joe Gomez, both nursing achilles injuries, were among those who did make the plane as did Lucas Leiva, despite the hamstring injury he suffered in Wednesday night’s 2-0 win at Huddersfield, and new signing Ragnar Klavan.