Journalist: Liverpool star ‘has no future at the club’ and is expected to leave

Liverpool Duo Facing Uncertain Futures After FA Cup Win

Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Barnsley in the FA Cup Third Round should have been a low stress afternoon. Instead, it reopened a familiar debate about squad planning, youth development and whether the club truly knows what it wants to do with its fringe players. Under Arne Slot, the Reds scaled the summit in his debut season by winning the Premier League title, yet the defence of that crown has stalled. Sitting fourth in the table, already out of the Carabao Cup and juggling an injury list, the spotlight inevitably falls on decisions at the margins.

That context matters when assessing why neither Trey Nyoni nor Calvin Ramsay were trusted with meaningful minutes against EFL League One opposition. With the game effectively won, the benches told a louder story than the scoreline.

David Lynch clarity on Calvin Ramsay future

Speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, David Lynch was notably direct about Ramsay’s prospects, and credit is due to Lynch and Anfield Index for not dancing around the issue. As he put it, “Calvin Ramsay has no future at the club and I think that’s settled.” That assessment was backed up with uncomfortable detail. “He was used against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup out of desparation.”

The broader verdict was even more damning. “The reality is that he has had loads of injuries, failed loan moves and he’s not really rated particularly highly at Liverpool so he will move on.” From that perspective, Slot’s reluctance to gamble makes sense. Lynch added, “I don’t understand the criticism over the lack of use of him because he’s not fit enough or anywhere near the level, so that is fair enough.”

For Ramsay, the FA Cup bench was less a missed chance and more confirmation of an exit that feels inevitable.

Trey Nyoni development dilemma grows

Nyoni’s situation is more nuanced, and perhaps more worrying from a developmental standpoint. Lynch highlighted the stagnation. “For Trey Nyoni, he’s not getting the minutes that he needs to develop right now and so a loan would be a sensible move.” That reflects a wider tension between short term needs and long term planning.

There is caution within the squad, as Lynch observed. “Perhaps Liverpool are little bit scared to leave themselves short in midfield if they were to get a couple of injuries.” Yet that caution cuts both ways. “But it was really unfortunate for him to just get a few minutes yesterday but that’s another consequence of Liverpool never winning games comfortably.”

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Tight games blocking pathway for youngsters

This is the crux of the issue. “They can never get the likes of Ngumoha or Nyoni on the pitch in Premier League or Champions League games, because Liverpool are letting these games be so tight.” In a season where control has slipped, even routine ties feel fragile, closing the door on academy cameos.

Lynch’s conclusion feels hard to argue with. “I do wonder for Trey whether the better move would be to just send him out on loan for the rest of the season.” If Liverpool want these players to have futures at Anfield, clarity is required. Otherwise, afternoons like Barnsley will continue to raise more questions than answers.