Liverpool's Injury Concerns Grow Ahead of Manchester United Clash

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Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch has picked up a minor hamstring problem while playing for Holland, forcing him to be substituted in their 4-0 win over Finland. This injury concern comes on top of existing injuries to Alisson Becker, Ibrahima Konate, and Wataru Endo, who are all set to miss the upcoming match against Manchester United. Gravenberch will undergo further assessment upon returning to the AXA Training Centre. Meanwhile, Andy Robertson's Scotland secured a nervy 2-1 win over Belarus, but he expressed frustration with the performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ryan Gravenberch has a minor hamstring problem and was substituted in Holland's 4-0 win over Finland, joining a list of injured Liverpool players.
  • Alisson Becker, Ibrahima Konate, and Wataru Endo are all set to miss the Manchester United match due to their respective injuries.
  • Andy Robertson's Scotland secured a 2-1 win over Belarus, but he expressed disappointment with the team's performance.
  • Holland's Cody Gakpo scored his third international goal in the win over Finland.
  • Virgil van Dijk also scored in the match, continuing his fine form for Holland.
  • Holland remain top of their World Cup qualifying group, three points clear of Poland with two games remaining.
  • Scott McTominay scored the second goal for Scotland in their 2-1 win over Belarus, with Andy Robertson providing the assist.

Statistics:

  • Holland won 4-0 over Finland with Cody Gakpo scoring his third international goal.
  • Virgil van Dijk also scored in the match.
  • Scotland secured a 2-1 win over Belarus, with Andy Robertson providing an assist for Scott McTominay's goal.
  • Holland are three points clear of Poland with two games remaining.
  • Ryan Gravenberch has a minor hamstring problem.

Sources:

  • [1] "Ryan Gravenberch of the Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Finland at Johan Cruijff Arena on October 12 2025 in Amsterdam." by Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images (Getty Images)
  • [2] Ryan Gravenberch handed Liverpool injury concern ahead of Manchester United clash (BBC)
  • [3] Steve Clarke's Scotland edge closer to World Cup automatic qualification (BBC)