Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United came with an added blow as Ryan Gravenberch twisted his ankle and had to be replaced by Curtis Jones with roughly a third of the match remaining.
Arne Slot confirmed that the midfielder will be assessed, noting the demanding run of “three games in seven days” and emphasizing the importance of squad rotation to keep players fresh.
The goalkeeper situation remains the same — Alisson Becker is still sidelined with a hamstring injury and hasn’t returned to full training, meaning Giorgi Mamardashvili will continue in goal. Wataru Endo also missed the clash with a minor knock, while young defender Giovanni Leoni remains out long-term following ACL surgery.
Liverpool’s recent form makes the timing particularly difficult. They entered the international break on a three-game losing streak and have now suffered their first home league defeat of the season to United, despite creating enough chances to earn a result at Anfield.
Following Gravenberch’s injury, Slot reshuffled his setup, tasking Florian Wirtz and Curtis Jones with more central roles in a bolder attacking system.
The Reds won’t have much time to dwell on the loss, as they head to Germany to face Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday (October 22), before traveling to Brentford at the weekend. Gravenberch remains a doubt for the midweek fixture, with Jones, Szoboszlai, or Mac Allister likely options to step in and restore balance to the midfield.
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