Netherlands Football Association confirmed that Liverpool defensive midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has suffered a minor hamstring injury and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks..
2025-10-16 07:17
The Netherlands Football Association confirmed on Wednesday through local online media outlet NOS that their international defensive midfielder, Liverpool player Ryan Gravenberch has suffered a minor hamstring injury and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
According to reports, the Netherlands Football Association's team doctor has confirmed to national team head coach Ronald Koeman that Gravenberch, who recently experienced thigh discomfort and had to be substituted during the World Cup qualifiers, has suffered a hamstring injury. While the injury is not considered serious, it will keep him sidelined for several weeks.
The team doctor added that Gravenberch's injury may be related to his immediate involvement in Liverpool's high-intensity league matches after returning from injury, resulting in a minor stress-reaction related injury to his hamstring. With proper rest after treatment, he is expected to be fine.
The news of Ryan Gravenberch's injury is a significant blow to Liverpool, who has been facing a series of setbacks.
The Reds are already facing an injury to Japan national team captain Wataru Endo, leaving the first-team without proer a defensive midfielder.
Add to that the continued absence of long-injured player Stefan Bajčetić, and Liverpool may be faced with the difficult task of temporarily deploying young players from the U21s team or the academy.
Under such a difficult situation, Liverpool may be forced to make another sacrifice and deploy Alexis Mac Allister as a defensive midfielder.
If necessary, U21s coach Jay Spearing may need to make his first first-team appearance for the Reds after 12 years, given that the veteran is listed on the squad list.
Gravenberch was substituted after halftime in the Netherlands' 4-0 World Cup qualifiers victory over Finland due to thigh discomfort.
After the game, Koeman stated that the player was experiencing some discomfort in his hamstring and was substituted as a precautionary measure in case the injury worsened.
Liverpool will face their arch-rivals Manchester United at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday (October 19). The Reds desperately need to get back on track to end their three-game losing streak.
