'Problem': Ronald Koeman gives immediate update on Ryan Gravenberch after suspected hamstring issue

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Liverpool’s injury problems continue to pile up. The Reds entered the international break in a terrible run of form, with three losses on the bounce leaving fans worried about their title defence.And to make matters worse, Liverpool have had some pretty damaging injury problems which will only make things a lot harder.Giovanni Leoni and Alisson Becker were already ruled out, but Ibrahima Konate looks as if he may join them with a spell on the sidelines after being sent home from international duty.However, Ryan Gravenberch might be added to that after he was taken off for the Netherlands with a hamstring problem, something his national team manager has given an update on.Photo by Joris Verwijst/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesRyan Gravenberch substituted at half-timeWith World Cup qualifiers being played over the international break, it means not every Liverpool star can take it easy as the matches have huge importance.Some have already qualified, but the Netherlands are one of the nations who have not as of yet, hence why they continue to field a strong line-up.This will worry Liverpool fans as they have four Dutchmen away on international duty and they really cannot do with any more injuries, although this may have now happened.At half-time of their game against Finland, Gravenberch was taken off with a suspected injury, but the extent of it was not then known.However, Koeman has since confirmed to Voetbal Zone that it was a hamstring injury that forced him off, although his update indicated that it is not too serious“Ryan indicated he had some minor hamstring problem.

Of course, we didn’t take any risks with that,” Koeman told the Dutch outlet.Voetbal Primeur managed to catch Gravenberch himself after the game for another update, with the Liverpool star seeming in good spirits.READ MORE: Jeremie Frimpong’s woes deepen as Dutch national media take aim at ‘problem’ Liverpool star“It was partly fitness related. The season is long, so it was a precaution.

I’m feeling good and I have the coach’s confidence,” he said.Liverpool need Ryan Gravenberch available for Manchester UnitedGravenberch has been one of, if not the best, Liverpool player this season, with his importance to the team very clear to see.He is the protection in front of the backline, while also having the quality to impact in the final third, with the 23-year-old starting the season on fire.Not only is his availability vital for this reason alone, but the lack of options the Reds have in this department also shows his importance.Wataru Endo would usually be the back-up but he had to leave the Japan national team this week with a suspected injury, while Stefan Bajcetic is still working his way back up to full fitness.Liverpool need a big result to bounce back and there is no better way to do this than with a victory over Man United, although Arne Slot will be praying that he has Gravenberch available or else things might just get a whole lot harder.