Gravenberch, Konate, Alisson - Liverpool injury news and return dates ahead of Man Utd clash

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Meanwhile, the break has also allowed some injured players a chance to step up their recovery.With that in mind, here's a look at the latest injury news from the Reds...READ MORE: Alexis Mac Allister makes brutally honest Liverpool admission after injury strugglesREAD MORE: Liverpool learn Premier League TV changes for December fixtures as Mohamed Salah absence loomsRyan GravenberchThe Dutchman played just 45 minutes during Netherlands' 4-0 win against Finland on the weekend, with Ronald Koeman confirming that the midfielder has been struggling with a hamstring problem.Gravenberch himself admitted that his withdrawal was a precaution.Potential return date: October 19, vs Manchester United (H)Ibrahima KonateFrance centre-back Konate was substituted against Chelsea after appearing to suffer an injury problem before the international break. He then decided to team up with the France national team despite confirming he had an issue with his thigh.The former Eintracht Frankfurt man has since returned home after he didn't feature in France's 3-0 win against Azerbaijan.

Upon returning to the Reds, Konate will be assessed to see if he is fit enough to start against United this weekend.Potential return date: UnknownAlisson BeckerThe Brazilian limped off during Liverpool's 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League, with Slot saying that it was "never good" to see a player limp off the way he did. "It depends on how fast the recovery goes, so it’s clear that he is not going to play for Brazil," Slot said after his side's defeat against Chelsea."I will be surprised if he [Alisson] will be there for the first game after the international break.

For the upcoming games he will not be apart of us or the Brazil team."Potential return date: Late OctoberWataru EndoEndo did not join up with his international teammates for friendlies against Paraguay and Brazil over the international break, with Japan releasing a conformation statement last week."Japan National Team will be without Wataru Endo (Liverpool FC) due to injury in the Kirin Challenge Cup 2025 (October 10th vs. Brazil in Tokyo)," the statement read.The severity of Endo's issue is unknown and he could be in line for a return to action on Sunday.Potential return date: October 19, vs Manchester United (H)Giovanni LeoniItalian centre-back Leoni is set to be out for a year after rupturing his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) against Southampton in the Carabao Cup last month."He’s not in a good place, of course," Slot said.