Arne Slot delivers positive Ryan Gravenberch update as Liverpool battle injury woes
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Arne Slot has shared that Ryan Gravenberch could return to the squad for Liverpool’s clash with Aston Villa on Saturday.The midfielder has been out of action since picking up an injury during the 2-1 defeat at Anfield against Manchester United two weeks ago.Gravenberch has been a key figure in Liverpool’s season, and news that he is back in training is certainly a boost for the club, especially given how stretched they have been recently.Liverpool’s injury list has not been kind this season, and it grew again when Curtis Jones had to come off during the 3-2 loss to Brentford last weekend.During Friday’s pre-match press conference, Slot also discussed the fitness of Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones, offering an update on whether either player might be ready to feature this weekend.Ryan Gravenberch back in training, Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones unlikely to featurePhoto by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesIsak and Jones are expected to miss Saturday’s match against Aston Villa, leaving Slot short on options as he looks to get Liverpool back on track.The Swede was taken off at half-time during the Eintracht Frankfurt defeat with a groin issue, with Federico Chiesa coming on in his place.Both players join Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong on the list of key absentees dealing with long-term injuries.But there was better news regarding Gravenberch, who has been involved in training ahead of the weekend.Slot gave an update during Friday’s press conference: “Ryan trained yesterday, Isak and Jones didn’t yet.“Timescale? I said many times, the end phase of the injury, things can go slow or faster.
Let’s wait and see where they are. Ryan trained yesterday and is with us today and we’ll make the call if he can start.
The other two, 99.9% not in the squad.”Liverpool fans will be pleased to hear that Gravenberch is close to returning, but losing both Isak and Jones for another game adds more pressure to a squad already struggling for consistency.READ MORE: Arne Slot under scrutiny as Liverpool fans share candid thoughts on his potential sackingThe good news for Liverpool supporters is that no new injuries were reported ahead of their attempt to snap a four-game losing streak in the league.