Czech defender Jakub Sokolik has moved to Southend United on loan until the end of the season…
Academy centre-back Jakub Sokolik has joined League Two play-off hopefuls Southend United for the remainder of the campaign.
The 20-year-old signed for the Essex-based outfit yesterday morning and was an unused substitute in last night’s 2-2 draw with Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park.
Sokolik arrived on Merseyside from Banik Ostrava during the 2009-10 season but has subsequently seen his progress hampered somewhat by injury.
The temporary switch follows a trial period at the club and Shrimpers boss Phil Brown commented to Southendunited.co.uk: “I was very impressed with Jakub in the game against Colchester and in training last week.
“We’ve had a number of injury problems in the centre of defence this season, and he’ll come in to play a big part between now and the end of the season.
“He’s a young lad, but Liverpool have given him a good education. I’m sure he’ll come here and make an impact.”
Sokolik will wear number 35 during his stint at Roots Hall and becomes the 13th Liverpool player currently out on loan.
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