Liverpool learn possible Ryan Gravenberch recovery timeframe as injury expert shares verdict

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But it wasn’t just the below-par performances of Arne Slot’s stars that drew concern, as Ryan Gravenberch was forced off the pitch. Credit: ImagoRyan Gravenberch recovery timeframe revealedThere was anxiety in the crowd when Gravenberch twisted his ankle during the loss to Man United, with Slot substituting his midfielder in the 62nd minute.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Following the defeat, Gravenberch missed training on Monday, 21 October, and is set to miss Liverpool’s visit to Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. Ryan Gravenberch was substituted in the second half of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United after appearing to twist his ankle.The mechanism – inversion and plantarflexion at the ankle, raises concern for a lateral ankle sprain.

Analysing the problem in detail, the injury expert wrote: “Lateral ankle sprains often look worse than they are, if swelling and instability are minimal, a Grade 1 sprain and a quick return are most likely.“Worryingly, though, if Gravenberch has done ligament damage, the influential midfielder could face several weeks on the sidelines.Credit: ImagoArne Slot’s Liverpool conundrum is waiting to be resolvedLiverpool’s power spending during the summer has currently failed to give them an advantage over title rivals, Arsenal and Manchester City. It’s currently looking like an impossible task for Slot to fit all of his big-money signings into one team, and losing Gravenberch only gives the Dutchman more issues in midfield.