Arthur made a second consecutive begin for the Liverpool under-21s, and was finally changed by Jay Spearing, in a 1-0 loss to League Two outfit Rochdale.
Rochdale 1-0 Liverpool U21s
EFL Trophy (2), Spotland
September 20, 2022
Objective: Campbell 82’
At his request, deadline-day loanee Arthur is spending the worldwide break as a part of the U21s squad, in addition to following a bespoke coaching regime to construct his health and sharpness.
After 90 minutes within the 1-0 win over Leicester on Saturday, the Brazilian saved his place as a combined lineup took to Spotland within the EFL Trophy.
With a big group away with their nationwide groups, Barry Lewtas was compelled to deploy gamers out of place, with midfielders James McConnell and Luca Stephenson in defence, whereas 16-year-old Lewis Koumas began in assault.
There was a calmness in midfield with each Arthur and Stefan Bajcetic impressing, however Liverpool understandably struggled for fluency in opposition to bodily, senior opposition.
Few alternatives got here Liverpool’s manner earlier than the break, although Bajcetic noticed a hopeful effort sailed large as he let fly from vary.
HT: Rochdale 0-0 Liverpool U21s
The Reds appeared to realize the lead quickly after the break, with Arthur heading off beam and each Bajcetic and Koumas trying to take a look at goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell.
Lewtas’ first modifications got here after the hour, and so they have been clearly deliberate ones, as Arthur and Bajcetic made manner to get replaced by player-coach Spearing and 15-year-old Carter Pinnington.
With Spearing not having performed a aggressive sport since Could and Pinnington having solely not too long ago been given his first style of under-18s soccer, Liverpool have been unsurprisingly below strain following the double change.
They continued to carry on till the 82nd minute, with Tahvon Campbell then breaking via and chipping Luke Hewitson, earlier than Rochdale have been awarded an opportunity to make it 2-0 from the spot after Oludare Olufunwa introduced the striker down.
Summer season signing Olufunwa obtained a second yellow card however Hewitson saved the spot-kick, sparing Liverpool’s blushes additional on an evening the place they might be forgiven for the consequence.
Liverpool U21s: Hewitson; McConnell, Olufunwa, Stephenson, Norris; Bajcetic (Pinnington 63’), Arthur (Spearing 63’), Corness; Koumas (Hayes-Inexperienced 88’), Blair, Stewart
Subs not used: Kelly, Gyimah
Subsequent match: Arsenal (H) – Premier League 2 – Saturday, October 1, 2pm (BST)
