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Sheffield Utd clear Woodburn to play for Liverpool in mini derby

Ben Woodburn is set to feature for Liverpool U23 against Everton - despite being on-loan at Sheffield United.

The Reds have chosen to recall the Wales international for the Premier League 2 fixture at Goodison Park because the 19-year-old has made only one substitute appearance in the Championship since mid-September.

The Daily Mail says a period in Sheffield was meant to give him the experience of regular first-team games in order to then challenge for a place in Jurgen Klopp's side, but he has made just two starts all season leading to growing frustration on all sides.

Woodburn has previously made one appearance for Liverpool's under-23s in PL2 against Derby County last month.

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