Football Football Liverpool talent Brewster ruled out for up to four months Surgery on an ankle ligament injury is set to rule Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster out for the majority of the season. Ryan Benson 27 January, 2018 20:01 IST Liverpool forward Rhian Brewster - Getty Images Ryan Benson 27 January, 2018 20:01 IST Liverpool prospect Rhian Brewster has been ruled out for up to four months after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury. The 17-year-old has emerged as one of the most promising young players in England after impressing for Liverpool's youth teams and England's World Cup-winning Under-17 side. However, his development has hit an obstacle after he suffered ankle ligament damage during a fall against Manchester City's Under-23s on January 12. Brewster was carried off on a stretcher after receiving lengthy treatment and had to have surgery as a result. Liverpool have now confirmed that he is likely to miss the remainder of the season, estimating a recovery timeline of "three to four months". Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos