Arne Slot may have just handed Liverpool fans the best news possible after Crystal Palace defeat - opinion

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Ryan Gravenberch has a good chance of returning to action for Liverpool in their upcoming game against Aston Villa. Gravenberch has been out of action for Liverpool for a couple of weeks now after he injured his ankle in the Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.

And now, while speaking to Sky Sports after their game against Crystal Palace, Slot shared an update on the expected return of the midfielder.“I think Ryan Gravenberch has a good chance [to play against Aston Villa]. The other ones [who are out], let’s wait and see, but Ryan has the best chance.”Ryan Gravenberch needs to help Liverpool’s defence become more solidOne recurring problem within Liverpool’s first-team squad at the moment is the lack of form that their back line is in.None of Liverpool’s defenders are performing to the standards expected of them, and even though Slot’s team was mostly youngsters against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, the senior players who were on the pitch should have done better.

Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesOnce Gravenberch does eventually return, his performance levels should help bring the Reds’ defensive performance up a notch or two and perhaps even help them become more solid. Although we’re only in October, unless Slot figures out a way to solve the Reds’ issues soon, Liverpool’s season could be over before it’s even started.