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Liverpool Sweat on Ryan Gravenberch Fitness Ahead of Premier League Clash at Crystal Palace

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola says midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is his only injury worry before the Premier League trip to Selhurst Park.

Liverpool Sweat on Ryan Gravenberch Fitness Ahead of Premier League Clash at Crystal Palace
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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed that midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is the squad's only injury worry ahead of their Premier League away encounter against Crystal Palace, according to the London Evening Standard.

The Dutch international sat out the Champions League trip to Istanbul to face Fenerbahce because of a heel problem. He had also been left out of the starting lineup in Liverpool's 1-0 league defeat against Arsenal at Anfield last weekend.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Iraola stated that the midfielder faces a race against time to feature at Selhurst Park. He explained that the situation is being assessed daily as they wait to see how the player copes with the discomfort.

"The only doubt we will have is Ryan," Iraola told reporters. He added that everyone else remains available and described Gravenberch's situation as "a day-to-day thing, it's a matter of pain."

Liverpool head into the weekend fixture seeking a quick turnaround following two straight defeats across all competitions. After falling at home to title-chasing Arsenal, the Merseysiders were beaten in Europe by Fenerbahce.

Alexander Isak scored off the bench in that European clash, registering his seventh goal in 13 appearances this campaign. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains in line to feature between the posts despite recent questions surrounding his form.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, enter the tie under pressure of their own with manager Pierre Sage working to spark a response from his side.

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