Liverpool has issued a statement confirming that Ryan Gravenberch has suffered an injury, which has forced him to withdraw from the Netherlands squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Spain.
The 22-year-old midfielder, who has been an integral part of Liverpool’s push for the Premier League title, picked up the injury during Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle United.
The official Netherlands account announced Gravenberch’s withdrawal from the squad on Wednesday evening, stating that he was still suffering from the injury sustained over the weekend.
Liverpool has since provided additional details on the incident, referring to it as a ‘fitness issue’. The club’s statement read: “Ryan Gravenberch has departed the Netherlands camp and will not be involved in their fixtures this week.”
The statement continued: “The Liverpool midfielder had linked up with his country, alongside Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk, for a UEFA Nations League double-header versus Spain on Thursday and Sunday.”
Gravenberch will be assessed upon his return to Merseyside, with Liverpool’s next match scheduled for April 2 against Everton in the Premier League.
This injury setback is a significant blow to Liverpool’s title hopes, as Gravenberch has been a key player for the Reds this season. His absence could be felt in the upcoming match against Everton, which is a crucial fixture in the Premier League title race.
Liverpool fans will be hoping that Gravenberch’s injury is not too severe and that he will be able to return to action soon. The Reds will need all their key players fit and available if they are to maintain their push for the title.
In other news, Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot has been facing criticism for his team’s performance in the Carabao Cup final. The Reds were defeated by Newcastle United, and Slot’s tactics and team selection have been questioned by some pundits and fans.
Slot has defended his decisions, stating that his team was “outplayed” by Newcastle, but that he was proud of their efforts. The Dutch manager will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and get his team’s title challenge back on track.
The Premier League title race is heating up, with Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal all in contention. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining the outcome of the title, and Liverpool will need all their key players fit and available if they are to maintain their challenge.
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