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Liverpool will look to bounce back from three consecutive defeats when they host Manchester United after the international break. “We obviously didn’t take any risks with that.”Gravenberch was withdrawn at half-time against Finland after playing the full match in the 4-0 win over Malta (REUTERS)Ibrahima Konate The centre-back limped off the defeat at Stamford Bridge after feeling something in his quad, with the injury also forcing Konate to withdraw from France’s squad on Saturday.
However, he will not be able to take his place against Iceland.”Konate joined up with the France squad but later withdrew from selection (AFP via Getty Images)Alisson The goalkeeper missed the defeat at Chelsea after injuring his hamstring in the Champions League defeat at Galatasaray. Alisson subsequently did not travel with Brazil over the international break, and he is expected to miss the game against Manchester United.
Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to remain in goal, with Arne Slot admitting before the international break that Alisson was unlikely to return in time to face United at Anfield. :I would be surprised if he will be there for the first game after the international break,” Slot said. Alisson injured his hamstring in the 1-0 defeat in Istanbul (AFP via Getty Images)Waturu EndoThe midfielder dropped out of the Japan squad at the last minute after picking up a knock in the defeat at Chelsea.