Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch becomes the latest name to be added to the Liverpool FC injury list. He suffered a hamstring problem in the goalless draw (as exciting, enthralling and scintillating as it was) with Manchester United yesterday. Gravenberch was forced off after an hour, leaving the Reds with yet another injury in the middle of the park.
The Merseyside club is already dealing with the absences of Alexis Mac Allister (knee issue), Thiago Alcantara (hip problem) and Stefan Bajcetic (calf injury).
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But then again, Liverpool are always dealing with the absences of Thiago and Bajcetic; all the time. We kid! We kid! Otherwise the fitness situation regarding the Reds remains unchanged, as Diogo Jota (unspecified muscular injury), Joel Matip (anterior cruciate ligament) and Andy Robertson (shoulder surgery recovery) remain sidelined.
Thus concludes the LFC team news roundup for the League Cup clash in midweek.
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