Ryan Gravenberch Ruled Out of Liverpool’s Champions League Clash Against Fenerbahçe

Ryan Gravenberch Ruled Out of Liverpool’s Champions League Clash Against Fenerbahçe

Liverpool have suffered an injury setback ahead of their UEFA Champions League meeting with Fenerbahçe, with midfielder Ryan Gravenberch ruled out of Wednesday’s fixture.

The club confirmed on Tuesday, November 3, that the Dutch midfielder has sustained a heel injury and will not travel with the squad to Istanbul.

Instead, Gravenberch will remain at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre to receive treatment from the club’s medical team.

Liverpool Confirm Gravenberch’s Absence

Liverpool announced the development through an official club statement, confirming that the injury would prevent the midfielder from featuring against the Turkish side.

Gravenberch was also an unused substitute during Liverpool’s recent Premier League defeat to Arsenal. His absence from the travelling squad means he will miss another important fixture for the Reds.

The club has not yet announced a specific recovery timeline or confirmed when he could return to action.

Liverpool Consider Their Midfield Options

Gravenberch’s absence leaves Liverpool with another selection decision ahead of the European encounter.

Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Trey Nyoni are among the midfield options available to the coaching staff.

Nyoni recently made his first Premier League start against Arsenal, while Szoboszlai provides another option following his return from injury.

Liverpool Face Fenerbahçe in Istanbul

Liverpool are scheduled to face Fenerbahçe on Wednesday, November 4, in the Champions League league phase.

The Reds will now have to prepare for the difficult away fixture without Gravenberch, as they look to maintain their progress in the competition.

Liverpool will be hoping the midfielder responds positively to treatment and returns to full fitness soon. Further information about his recovery is expected when the club provides another injury update.