Liverpool have received a timely boost ahead of Saturday\u2019s Premier League clash with Aston Villa, as one key midfielder returns to action \u2014 though not everyone will be fit in time.<\/p>\n
Ryan Gravenberch injury update before Liverpool vs Aston Villa<\/p>\n
In his pre-match press conference, Arne Slot confirmed that Ryan Gravenberch has resumed full training and could feature at Anfield this weekend.<\/p>\n
\u201cRyan trained with us yesterday. The other two didn\u2019t yet,\u201d the Liverpool boss told reporters on Friday. \u201cAs I\u2019ve said many times, during the final stage of recovery, things can sometimes move slower or faster. We\u2019ll see how it goes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gravenberch was forced off just after the hour mark in the 2\u20130 defeat to Manchester United earlier this month, with early reports suggesting a possible six-week layoff. However, the 23-year-old looks set to return much sooner than expected \u2014 missing only three matches in total, according to revised assessments.<\/p>\n
The news is a significant lift for Liverpool, especially with Curtis Jones and Alexander Isak both ruled out for the weekend due to ongoing muscle problems.<\/p>\n
Curtis Jones absence a blow for Liverpool midfield<\/p>\n
Slot confirmed that Jones and Isak are \u201c99.9 per cent sure not in the squad\u201d for the Villa game. Jones\u2019 absence is particularly disappointing after his outstanding display against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, where he set a club record with 122 completed passes \u2014 the most by any Liverpool player in the competition\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
Liverpool will miss his composure and control in midfield, but Gravenberch\u2019s return offers much-needed stability and experience following the recent defeat to Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n
With a demanding run of fixtures against Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City all within the next ten days, Gravenberch\u2019s availability could prove vital in helping the team regain rhythm and confidence during a decisive stretch of the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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