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Liverpool entered the January window looking to strengthen depth on the right side.
The club targeted a player who could operate both as a full-back and as a winger.
They wanted pace, attacking output, and defensive reliability.
Their search led them to one of Sweden’s fastest-rising young players.
Before arriving in England, the 23-year-old had built a steady career path in Sweden.
She came through the Tyresö FF academy and signed her first professional contract in 2019.
Her breakout moment came in 2020 when she finished as the top scorer in Division 1 with 14 goals in just 11 matches.
That season established her reputation as an attacking threat from wide areas.
Alice Bergstrom later moved through Älvsjö AIK and Djurgården, where she gained top-flight experience.
Her development accelerated after joining BK Häcken. During her time there, she recorded 11 goals in 50 league appearances.
The 2024 season was widely seen as her breakthrough year, as she added eight goals and six assists.
She also showed versatility in 2025 by playing deeper as a right-back while still contributing offensively.
That consistency played a role in Häcken winning the Damallsvenskan title.
Liverpool signed the versatile wide player on January 2, 2026, for an undisclosed fee.
She made an instant impact.
She created chances on her Women’s Super League debut and later scored twice in a 6-0 FA Cup victory.
That strong start made her inclusion notable in Liverpool’s latest league match.
Bergstrom returned to Liverpool’s starting XI in the away fixture against Chelsea at Kingsmeadow.
She even had the ball in the net early in the match, but the effort was ruled out for handball.
Liverpool began the game positively despite heavy rain.
However, Chelsea’s control increased as the first half progressed.
Bergstrom was hurt while trying to stop Lauren James during a defensive action.
She was unable to continue and was substituted at halftime, with Mia Enderby replacing her.
Liverpool eventually lost the match 2-0 after goals from Sjoeke Nusken and Lauren James.
From a Liverpool perspective, Bergstrom’s injury was a concern.
Her versatility and early contributions since joining in January have already made her an important option in the squad.
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