Arne Slot provides Ryan Gravenberch fitness update ahead of Aston Villa visit

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Arne Slot has provided an encouraging fitness update on Ryan Gravenberch ahead of Liverpool’s upcoming match against Aston Villa. The Liverpool manager confirmed that Gravenberch is the most likely of the club’s injured players to return to action for the weekend’s fixture. Slot expressed optimism regarding the midfielder’s recovery, suggesting that Gravenberch has a strong chance to be fit for the game.

However, Slot was less certain about the availability of other injured players. He mentioned that he is “99.9% sure” that Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones will remain sidelined and unavailable for selection against Aston Villa. This indicates that while the squad should be strengthened by Gravenberch’s potential return, Liverpool will still miss key personnel in Isak and Jones.

The update comes at a crucial time as Liverpool prepares to face Aston Villa, with Manager Slot assessing the fitness conditions to finalize his squad. The positive news on Gravenberch offers Liverpool fans hope for bolstering the midfield lineup, balancing the team's competitive prospects despite ongoing injury challenges.

Overall, the fitness situation presents a mixed scenario: a significant boost through Gravenberch’s likely comeback, juxtaposed against the continued absence of other important players. Liverpool’s management and fans will be watching closely for final confirmation on squad readiness as the match approaches.