Ryan Gravenberch is absent from Liverpool's 22-man travelling squad for Fenerbahce, the club confirmed. Andoni Iraola described a heel fracture, with his condition assessed through daily feedback and discomfort rather than a fixed return date.
Constraints on selection
Gravenberch remains at the AXA Training Centre for treatment. Iraola said the midfielder lacked full confidence while warming up before the Arsenal match and had not improved sufficiently to travel.
Asked about Trey Nyoni, the coach expressed trust in a player featuring regularly and gaining experience. That assessment does not confirm a starting place.
Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo were not registered in Liverpool's league-phase A squad. Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined by a muscle issue, while Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni continue recovering from long-term injuries.
Pressing central to the approach
Iraola highlighted Fenerbahce's technical midfield and said Liverpool must press effectively to reduce their time on the ball and prevent confidence growing.
Interim coach Dirk Kuyt took charge of the hosts the previous week. Nathan Ake and Marco Asensio are injured; Jayden Oosterwolde has been absent since August, and Kojo Peprah Oppong's availability is uncertain.
Kuyt wants a positive, energetic response for supporters after disappointing results. The next step is the actual selection for the meeting, while Gravenberch continues daily assessment in Liverpool. The coaches must balance those absences with the pressing and possession demands they described.