Liverpool Receive Major Injury Boost Ahead of Aston Villa Clash as Slot Issues Key Updates
Liverpool could be handed a crucial injury boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa, as Ryan Gravenberch nears a return to action.
Head coach Arne Slot provided a detailed update on the teamβs injury situation during his pre-match press conference on Friday. The Reds are aiming to bounce back from a difficult run that has seen them lose four consecutive league games and six of their last seven across all competitions.
Slot, who guided Liverpool to the Premier League title last season, is under growing pressure as his side now sit seven points behind leaders Arsenal.
The Dutch manager revealed that Gravenberch, who has missed the last three matches with an ankle problem, has resumed full training and could make the squad for Saturdayβs game at Anfield.
βRyan trained yesterday and again today, so weβll make a decision soon,β Slot confirmed.
However, Alexander Isak and Curtis Jones are both highly unlikely to feature. Isak, a Β£125 million summer signing, remains sidelined with a groin injury, while Jones continues to recover from the knock that forced him off against Brentford.
βThe other two didnβt train,β Slot added. βAs Iβve said before, the final stage of an injury can either slow down or speed up. But theyβre probably 99.9% certain not to be in the squad.β
Elsewhere, Alisson Becker is still unavailable as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, while Jeremie Frimpong faces another month out with a similar issue. Jayden Danns and Stefan Bajcetic also remain sidelined due to hamstring problems, and Giovanni Leoni has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL tear.
Despite the growing list of absentees, Gravenberchβs potential return provides a timely lift for Liverpool as they look to rediscover form and stability
