Calvin Ramsay and a Liverpool Future Still Waiting to Begin
Once Full of Promise, Now Fighting for Stability
In the summer of 2022, Liverpool were on the edge of greatness, having narrowly missed out on an historic quadruple. It was a time that called for calculated evolution, not wholesale change. Yet, as the months unfolded, the transfer window that followed left supporters frustrated, and perhaps no signing better illustrates that feeling than Calvin Ramsay.
Ramsay arrived from Aberdeen with genuine pedigree. Just shy of 19, he had already cemented his place in the Scottish Premiership and looked every inch a modern full-back: athletic, technically sound and composed under pressure. Liverpool had hoped he might grow into a natural deputy, and eventual successor, to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Instead, three years on, he remains stuck in a story of unfulfilled potential. Two senior appearances and a catalogue of injury setbacks have transformed promise into a puzzle.
Injuries Disrupt Development and Opportunity
The first setback came before Ramsay had even kicked a ball. A medical flagged a problem that delayed his introduction to first-team action. From that point, rhythm proved elusive. Every glimmer of momentum was met with another halt.
Loans were meant to offer release and growth, but they have failed to unlock consistent game time. Four different spells away from Anfield have passed without making the impact both club and player would have hoped for.
This summer, the picture has become even more complicated. Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool’s latest forward signing, has taken the No. 22 shirt previously worn by Ramsay. According to Liverpool Echo, the Scotsman has now been assigned No. 47, a shirt recently associated with Nat Phillips, himself long considered surplus to requirements.
Ramsay featured in Liverpool U21s’ friendly against Hull City on Saturday and reportedly displayed “a fine bit of skill” in creating a chance. But his presence in that match, rather than in Arne Slot’s senior plans, says much about where his Anfield career stands.
Bradley Rises as Ramsay Falls from View
In a parallel timeline, this summer would have seen Ramsay battling Conor Bradley for the right-back spot. Both are of a similar age and upbringing, both equipped with technical ability and hunger.
Yet while Bradley has surged forward, Ramsay’s path has all but stalled. There are whispers among observers that Ramsay may even edge Bradley technically, but none of that matters if he cannot stay fit. The physical demands of a Liverpool full-back under Slot are relentless. Fitness is not optional, it is foundational.
Now 22, Ramsay’s Liverpool future hangs by a thread. A permanent exit appears unlikely, given his limited exposure and two years remaining on his deal. More probable is another loan move, but it must be one that finally allows him to build consistency and resilience.
Time Running Out to Write His Anfield Chapter
The story of Calvin Ramsay at Liverpool is not yet over, but it is certainly entering its final chapters. At his best, he is a full-back of composure, intelligent movement and strong technique. But availability is key, and Ramsay has rarely been present to stake his claim.
For Liverpool, this becomes a delicate balancing act. Keep faith in a player who has endured immense hardship, or free up space for others rising through the ranks? If there is to be a revival, it must begin now.
The summer ahead will be pivotal. And while Ramsay may no longer feature in the headlines of Liverpool’s transfer business, his next step could still determine whether there is anything left of his Anfield dream.
