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Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch will miss the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season through suspension(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool will be without enforcer Ryan Gravenberch for the start of the new Premier League season.

The Dutch international was sent off in the final match of this campaign against Crystal Palace.

Arne Slot's title-winners now know the route they must navigate to retain their crown, with the 2025/26 Premier League fixture list having been released.

The Reds' season begins at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15, and while a swift and decisive start is desired, Slot will have to do without one of his key midfield assets.

Gravenberch was a revelation this season, starting almost every league game under Slot and thriving in a defensive midfield role.

However, he was shown a red card in Liverpool's final league match of last season, a 1-1 draw with Palace, which means he will be suspended for the first match of the new season.

Ismaila Sarr gave Palace an early lead when the FA Cup winners visited Anfield in May, scoring after just nine minutes.

Referee Darren England wasted no time in showing the 23-year-old a straight red.

Reds fans still had a moment of delight when Mohamed Salah netted a late equaliser at the 84th minute on an otherwise celebratory day, but the shadow of Gravenberch's impending suspension looms as next season draws nearer.

Gravenberch was shown a straight red in May(Image: Getty Images)

It has been confirmed by the club that the suspension will carry over to the start of the new season.

Considering the nature of his dismissal wasn't for violent conduct, it is anticipated that Gravenberch will only miss a single game due to his ban.

Gravenberch remains eligible to play in the eagerly awaited Community Shield clash against Palace on August 9, offering him a chance to continue his excellent development.

Under the guidance of Slot, who has stepped into Jurgen Klopp's shoes on Merseyside with aplomb, Gravenberch has seen his fortunes change, moving from sparse appearances to becoming pivotal in a deeper No.

I didn't play a lot in that position before but this season, that position has made me who I am now6