Liverpool suffer Ryan Gravenberch injury concern before Eintracht Frankfurt tie

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Liverpool have expressed concerns over Ryan Gravenberch’s fitness ahead of their crucial Champions League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt. The midfielder, who recently joined Liverpool, was substituted at half-time during the Netherlands' 4-0 victory over Finland due to a potential injury scare. Despite this, Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, confirmed that Gravenberch is currently “completely fit,” although the player still has two more training sessions before being declared fully ready for selection.

Slot also noted that the Dutch national team managed Gravenberch’s minutes by splitting playtime with Tijjani Reijnders, giving both players 45 minutes each to mitigate injury risks. The cautious approach reflects Liverpool’s need to preserve Gravenberch’s fitness as they prepare for important matches.

In addition to Gravenberch’s situation, Liverpool face other injury challenges. Defender Ibrahima Konaté had to withdraw from France’s squad but has since returned to training with Liverpool, signaling a positive recovery trajectory. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains sidelined due to an injury sustained during Liverpool's recent Champions League match against Galatasaray. Slot confirmed that Alisson will not feature in the upcoming Premier League fixture or the following week, highlighting the uncertainty around his return timeline as rehab outcomes can vary.

With Liverpool poised to host Manchester United in their next Premier League outing, the fitness statuses of key players like Gravenberch, Konaté, and Alisson are critical for the team’s competitive ambitions both domestically and in Europe.