Liverpool lose Ryan Gravenberch before Fenerbahçe clash

Liverpool will have to do without Ryan Gravenberch for their Champions League meeting with Fenerbahçe. The club confirmed that the Dutch midfielder would not be included in the squad because of a heel injury. The absence comes as the Reds prepare to travel to Turkey to face their opponents on Wednesday, in the fourth round of the 2026-2027 league phase.

The blow affects a player described as one of the mainstays of the midfield and is a setback for coach Andoni Iraola. The official announcement confirms that Gravenberch will miss the match; the stated reason is a sudden heel injury. His absence is certain, while the rest of the team selection is not detailed here.

The fixture has been described as a difficult test and an opportunity for Liverpool to strengthen their position in the continental standings. One account places the match at Liverpool’s stadium, while the team is also reported to be travelling to Turkey to play Fenerbahçe. Those details point to conflicting venues. The travelling squad was also announced after the injury news and is said to include new names and surprises.

In the Premier League, Liverpool are fifth with 15 points after nine matches. Their record in the competition is four wins, three draws and two defeats, with 11 goals scored and nine conceded. Across their five most recent league games, they have won three, drawn none and lost twice. The club averages 1.22 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per match.

Liverpool’s home and away league records differ. At home, they have one win, two draws and two defeats in five matches, scoring four goals and conceding six. Away, they are unbeaten in four games, with three wins and one draw, seven goals scored and three conceded. These figures are for the Premier League, not the European league phase; they provide domestic context ahead of the Fenerbahçe fixture, which Gravenberch will miss.