Ryan Gravenberch didn't fly to Turkey with the rest of the Liverpool squad for Wednesday's Champions League tie with Fenerbahce
Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool is seen during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield in Liverpool, on October 29, 2026. (Photo by Steven Halliwell/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Andoni Iraola says Liverpool will monitor Ryan Gravenberch's heel injury daily ahead of Sunday's trip to Crystal Palace.
The Netherlands midfielder has not travelled with the squad to Turkey for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Fenerbahce after sitting out Sunday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal as an unused substitute.
Iraola confirmed Gravenberch felt the issue during Sunday's warm-up and admitted he is unsure if the Dutchman will be cleared to return before the international break, which commences after the trip to Selhurst Park.
"I don't know, it's a day to day thing," Iraola said. "It's a heel injury and it's about the pain. He's had some discomfort. The other day against Arsenal, he was warming up and he was not fully confident.
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"He has improved since then, but it is going to be something where we are asking him every day how he is.
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"If he can be available for us, lovely, I think he will be a very good help for us but I cannot tell you right now."
With Gravenberch sidelined, Trey Nyoni has the opportunity to continue deputising in his colleague's absence and Iraola says he fully trusts the 19-year-old to continue his impressive development.
Iraola added: "I think he has to continue in that same place he's been since the start of the pre-season, being ready for every game.
"He has played in all the games or at least all the games lately, so we trust him, he's doing very well. I think we have to encourage him to continue, you know?
"Continue improving, continue learning, continue adding experience. But he is in a very good place.
"Is he ready for the schedule? I think that young players are already ready, you know? It's just that maybe one day you have to help us for 20 minutes or start and play 65, or maybe a full game.
"He is also adding endurance because sometimes when you are young, you feel OK, you are not going to get tired but you need to add this to your body.
"It's a big step [playing] every three or four days and I think they are in the process, the young players Rio, Trey, Lewis, they are playing important games and minutes and I am happy with them."
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Ronald Araujo of Liverpool celebrates after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on October 25, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Ronald Araujo celebrates after Liverpool's win over Brighton (Jan Kruger/Getty Images)