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Liverpool FC were fearing “a bitter blow” after promising young midfielder Jordan Rossiter was sent for an X-Ray after limping out late in the under 18s Youth Cup defeat.

The early prognosis for the 17-year-old was not particularly bright after a hard-fought fifth round tie with a physical Birmingham side that saw the Reds lose out 3-2 after extra time.

Rossiter played almost the full game but was replaced deep in the second period of extra time and looked in obvious pain with an ankle injury.

Any sort of fracture or serious strain would be a harsh blow to the midfielder who had shown some classy touches in the first half in particular and who made his first team debut in the Capital One cup earlier in the season.

Rossiter was not the only Liverpool player injured on the night with goalscorer Jerome Sinclair forced off in the 63rd minute after a strong Wes Harding challenge.

Reds’ under 18s boss Neil Critchley said: “Jerome has got a dead leg. That can sometimes stiffen up overnight so we’ll have to assess him tomorrow, so we’re not sure about that one.

“And Jordan Rossiter has gone over on his ankle, that one at the moment doesn’t look fantastic so that will be a really bitter blow if that’s worse than maybe just a sprain or something.

“He’s going for an X-ray tonight (Fri) so fingers crossed we get some good news on that one. Everyone else has got cramp, but you get that with young boys.”

Critchley confirmed that 17-year-old wing prospect Sheyi Ojo was likely to sign to Wigan on loan this weekend.

“I believe that is the case. I’m not sure it has been signed and sealed but I’m led to believe that will happen over the weekend.

“If he does, looking at his performance tonight we’re going to get a good player and it will be a great experience for him to go into a man’s dressing room and I think he’s ready for that.

“I thought Sheyi for half an hour tonight was unplayable, he was outstanding. He was the one player on the pitch who looked above the level.”