Jurgen Klopp has detailed the severity of Ryan Gravenberch’s injury, with the midfielder not travelling with Liverpool to Toulouse for their UEFA Europa League clash.
Speaking to the press, the Anfield boss revealed that the Dutch youngster has only picked up a small knock, with Gravenberch expected to miss just tonight’s fixture and potentially Brentford on Sunday.
Klopp said when asked about the midfielder’s absence from the squad: “Ryan got a niggle in his knee, he’s running already, but there’s no chance he plays this game, maybe Brentford, definitely after.”
Lauded as ‘special’ by Pep Lijnders, Gravenberch has impressed immensely for Liverpool since joining on deadline day from Bayern Munich.
And the youngster potentially missing the next two games will be a big blow for the midfielder, especially heading into the international break, where Gravenberch is expected to be recalled by the Netherlands.
However, despite the injury being a small one, Liverpool have made the right decision to keep Gravenberch at home for tonight’s fixture, with precaution needed for the 21-year-old.
Gravenberch could be back from injury as soon as this weekend
Gravenberch missing out tonight is a blow, yet based on Klopp’s comments, it won’t be long until the talented Ajax academy product is back in Liverpool action.
The midfielder has been sensational since joining the Anfield side and has established himself as a key member of the first-team in quick succession.
And Gravenberch will want to impress the second he is back in contention to feature, with the youngster one of Liverpool’s most exciting prospects.
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