Ryan Gravenberch has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad through injury and will miss the upcoming international break, while Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has not ruled out his playing against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Netherlands absence
Voetbal International reports that Gravenberch is absent from head coach Xavi Hernández's squad for the internationals against Greece and Germany because of an injury. A heel injury has also troubled him in recent matches.
Iraola assesses the situation
Manager Andoni Iraola said at his press conference on Friday: “The situation is otherwise unchanged. The only doubt we have is Ryan”
He added: “With Ryan, we're assessing the situation day by day”
Iraola said: “It's a question of pain. We have to wait and see whether he can manage that pain and whether he can play on Sunday.”
Recent match involvement
On Sunday, Gravenberch spent the full 90 minutes on the bench during Liverpool's 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal. Liverpool left him out of the matchday squad for the Wednesday Champions League match against Fenerbahçe, which Liverpool lost 3-2.
Other absences and form
Liverpool will be without Jeremie Frimpong with a muscle injury, Hugo Ekitiké with problems with his Achilles tendon, and Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni because of knee injuries against Crystal Palace.
Liverpool have suffered two consecutive defeats after five straight wins.
