Arne Slot has provided a significant Liverpool injury update regarding an “unbelievable” player ahead of the Reds’ clash with Manchester United this weekend.
The Premier League champions host their most bitter rivals on Sunday afternoon, with Slot excited about what the game has to offer.
“I look forward to every single Premier League game but maybe even more towards the United one, because I know how special it is and I’ve experienced last season how special a game it is,” Slot told the media on Friday.
“We know that it’s probably the game that’s been watched the most all over the world. It’s special to be part of it but in the end it’s also a game where we have to be at our best, because United, in my opinion, has had a better start of the season than maybe the league table is showing. A very interesting game and a game to look forward to, especially because it’s played at Anfield.”
Slot also discussed the fitness of Ryan Gravenberch, with Paul Joyce quoting him on X, dropping a two-update and saying he is “completely fit” to face United this weekend.
Gravenberch a key man for Liverpool against Man Utd
By his incredible early-season standards, Gravenberch dipped slightly just before the international break, playing a part in Liverpool losing three games in a row, but having him fit is a massive positive.
The Dutchman is a world-class performer at the base of the Reds’ midfield, so his influence will be huge against United, especially if Alexis Mac Allister again struggles to find his best form.
Gravenberch’s brilliance isn’t lost on his teammates, with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk describing him as “unbelievable”, as well as other superlatives:
“Ryan is unbelievable. He’s very important to the way we play. You can see the number of times I try to look for him. It benefits him, me and the team. He’s in incredible shape, in the form of his life.”
Gravenberch has the ability and physical stature to boss United’s midfield on Sunday, and producing a big moment in such a high-profile fixture would only help boost his ever-growing reputation as one of the world’s best midfielders.
