Liverpool fans have received some positive news ahead of Wednesday night’s Merseyside derby. After a 17-day break due to the international break and FA Cup quarter-finals, the Reds are back in action with an Anfield match against Everton, as Arne Slot’s side looks to recover from recent defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle.
During the break, there were a few injury concerns for Liverpool. Ryan Gravenberch withdrew from the Netherlands squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League matches against Spain, while Alisson Becker left the Brazil camp after sustaining a suspected concussion in their recent win over Colombia.
However, on Monday afternoon, Sky Sports broadcast live footage of Liverpool’s training session in Kirkby, offering some encouraging updates on both players. The reporter confirmed: “Good news for Liverpool, Ryan Gravenberch is on the training ground. He wasn’t feeling well after the Carabao Cup final and didn’t play in the Netherlands’ UEFA Nations League matches. Also, Alisson, who had a nasty clash of heads with Davinson Sanchez during Brazil’s game against Colombia, is back in training and said he’s fine ahead of the Everton game.”
This news is a welcome boost for Liverpool as they aim to bounce back from tough defeats to PSG and Newcastle, and the recent rumors surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid. A win against Everton, along with avenging the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park in February, would provide a much-needed positive start to April and lift the mood after a challenging few weeks.
The sight of Gravenberch and Alisson training suggests both will be ready for Wednesday’s match, with footage also showing Joe Gomez doing individual running exercises as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. All of this gives Liverpool a timely boost ahead of the derby, and Arne Slot is expected to provide further updates during his pre-match press conference on Tuesday.
When Liverpool returned from a similar break during their 2020 title-winning season, they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton. Hopefully, this time, they will be adding three points to their tally instead of one after facing their neighbors in midweek
