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Iraola optimistic Gravenberch can play despite heel pain for Liverpool

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 4:03 PM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Iraola optimistic Gravenberch can play despite heel pain for Liverpool

Summary

Andoni Iraola expressed hope that Ryan Gravenberch will be able to play in Liverpool’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Gravenberch has been dealing with a heel issue, having remained an unused substitute in a recent defeat to Arsenal and missing a Champions League loss to Fenerbahce. Iraola indicated that the other injury concerns in the squad remain unchanged, emphasizing the need for Gravenberch to manage his pain. Following a string of five wins, Liverpool is now facing back-to-back defeats, raising questions regarding their performance in front of goal.

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Status Watch

•Ryan Gravenberch struggles with a heel problem ahead of the Crystal Palace match.
•Iraola confirms no new injury concerns beyond Gravenberch.
•Liverpool recently lost to Arsenal and Fenerbahce in consecutive matches.
•Iraola calls for more attacking urgency from the team.
•Gravenberch's status remains a day-to-day determination.

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4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola hopes Gravenberch can play through heel pain for Liverpool

What they're saying

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Andoni Iraola is hoping Ryan Gravenberch can play through the pain barrier and feature in Sunday’s Premier League game at Crystal Palace. The Netherlands midfielder is struggling with a heel problem and was an unused substitute in last Sunday’s 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal before sitting out Wednesday’s 3-2 Champions League loss at Fenerbache.
— Yahoo Sports

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