Liverpool have suffered a midfield setback ahead of their Champions League trip to Fenerbahce, with Ryan Gravenberch ruled out of the European fixture through injury.
The Netherlands international will not travel with the squad to Istanbul after picking up a heel problem that requires further treatment. He will remain on Merseyside as Liverpool’s medical team work on his recovery.
Gravenberch’s absence is another concern for Liverpool as they prepare for a demanding European test, with the midfielder having already missed out on making an appearance during their recent encounter against Arsenal.
The 24-year-old was initially left out of the starting line-up against the Gunners, with Trey Nyoni taking his place in the team. However, there had been hope that Gravenberch could still feature from the bench.
That possibility disappeared as the match progressed, with manager Andoni Iraola later confirming that the midfielder’s heel issue had prevented him from making an appearance.
The injury has now developed into a bigger concern, ruling Gravenberch out of the trip to Turkey and leaving Liverpool without one of their midfield options for the Champions League assignment.
His absence means the coaching staff will have to consider alternative options as they prepare for the encounter against Fenerbahce. The extent of the midfielder’s injury and how long he could remain unavailable are still unclear.
Iraola is scheduled to address the media later today, when he is expected to provide further details about Gravenberch’s condition and the club’s plans for the upcoming fixture.
Liverpool will be hoping the problem is not serious enough to keep the Dutchman out for an extended period, particularly with the demands of domestic and European football continuing to test squad depth.
For now, Gravenberch’s immediate focus will be treatment and recovery, while his teammates prepare to face Fenerbahce without him. The club will await further medical updates before determining when the midfielder could return to action.
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