Liverpool defender Rhys Williams is struggling for playing time at Swansea City and could end up being recalled by the Reds.
Williams was a surprise feature of the Liverpool side last season just months removed from a loan spell in the sixth tier with Kidderminster Harriers.
After 19 first-team appearances last season, Williams signed a new deal and was farmed out to Swansea City for first-team action.
Sadly, that just hasn’t happened for Williams.
The 20-year-old has played just 140 minutes of Championship action this season. Remarkably, he has managed just four minutes of playing time since the end of September.
The Sunday Mirror reported that Liverpool could now recall Williams in January as they’re unhappy with his playing time.
Swansea boss Russell Martin has now responded to those reports, with the Swans facing a financial penalty for not playing Williams enough.
Martin told Wales Online that he doesn’t think Liverpool will be very happy with the current situation.
Martin added that Williams will ultimately go back to Liverpool a better player, no matter what happens regarding his future come January.
“I don’t think they’ll be overly happy he’s not involved, but we have to what’s right for our football team and our club,” said Martin. “I think they understand what’s gone on. We’ve been really supportive of Rhys during a tough period, but he’s come through it brilliantly.”
“Whatever happens he’ll go back there better. The first loan at this level is really difficult sometimes. He started in the team then had a little injury. The guys at Liverpool understand, they’ve been down to watch him train, they really enjoyed the environment and how hard he’s working. There are some bits I feel he’s improved on. We spend a lot of time with the young guys to help them, and he’s embracing the work and putting everything into it and that’s all we can ask,” he added.
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