One man’s disappointment can be another’s opportunity and this was the case on Liverpool’s pre-season trip to Switzerland where Danny Ayala got to rub shoulders with the big boys after Daniel Agger was forced to withdraw through injury.
Understandably, Ayala had been gutted to find out he would not be in the travelling party when Rafa Benitez named his squad for the Swiss training camp.
The Spanish teenager had been desperate to be included and hoped to be able to travel with his close mate Dani Pacheco but Benitez had other ideas, believing it would be more beneficial for Ayala to get more playing time with the reserves instead of being surplus to requirements in Switzerland.
That was until Agger reported problems with his back and Ayala was booked on the official club flight to Zurich and took full part in Liverpool’s training camp in Badra Gaz before making his first team bow as a second half substitute against St Gallen.
Ayala has been able to benefit from the expert coaching of not only the likes of Sammy Lee and Mauricio Pellegrino but also Jamie Carragher, who has taken time out to give tips on the art of central defending.
That’s what you call a footballing education.
Understandably, Ayala had been gutted to find out he would not be in the travelling party when Rafa Benitez named his squad for the Swiss training camp.
The Spanish teenager had been desperate to be included and hoped to be able to travel with his close mate Dani Pacheco but Benitez had other ideas, believing it would be more beneficial for Ayala to get more playing time with the reserves instead of being surplus to requirements in Switzerland.
That was until Agger reported problems with his back and Ayala was booked on the official club flight to Zurich and took full part in Liverpool’s training camp in Badra Gaz before making his first team bow as a second half substitute against St Gallen.
Ayala has been able to benefit from the expert coaching of not only the likes of Sammy Lee and Mauricio Pellegrino but also Jamie Carragher, who has taken time out to give tips on the art of central defending.
That’s what you call a footballing education.
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