Liverpool have issued an official statement on midfielder Ryan Gravenberch ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with Fenerbahce
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Liverpool v Burnley, Liverpool, UK - 17 Jan 2026 Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Burnley at Anfield, Liverpool on 17 January 2026 ( Liverpool Anfield Liverpool England Copyright: xHarryxCornish PPAUKx PPA-240978
Liverpool travel to Istanbul on Wednesday for their fourth Champions League league-phase match, against Fenerbahce at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.
Andoni Iraola’s side have won all three European games so far. They beat Atletico Madrid 2-1, won 6-3 at LASK and came from 2-0 down to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield on October 20.
Their domestic form has been less steady. Arsenal won 1-0 at Anfield on Sunday, with Kai Havertz scoring in the 16th minute.
Fenerbahce have two points from three league-phase games. They lost 6-0 at Aston Villa and drew 2-2 at home to Slavia Prague after leading 2-0.
The hosts are also in turmoil off the pitch. Ismail Kartal resigned on October 27, a day after a 2-1 derby defeat at Galatasaray, and former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt took interim charge.
Kuyt lost his first game 2-1 at home to Goztepe on Saturday, which left Fenerbahce sixth in the Super Lig.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will be without Ryan Gravenberch for the trip. The club confirmed the news in an official statement.
“A heel injury means the midfielder will not be part of the Reds’ travelling squad for Wednesday’s meeting with the Turkish side in Istanbul,” Liverpool said.
“He will instead remain at the AXA Training Centre to undergo treatment with the club’s medical team.”
Gravenberch was an unused substitute against Arsenal. Trey Nyoni made his first Premier League start in midfield in his place.
Dominik Szoboszlai is available after returning from injury as a substitute on Sunday. Victor Munoz also came back from injury against Arsenal.
Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined.
Fenerbahce have their own absentees. Nathan Ake, Jayden Oosterwolde and Marco Asensio are injured.
Centre-back Kojo Oppong pulled up in the 84th minute against Goztepe and will miss the Liverpool clash.
Mason Greenwood missed Saturday’s game through illness. Turkish Football reported that he returned to full training on Monday.
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