Ryan Gravenberch was named on the bench for Liverpool’s match against Burnley, but he was not fully fit, as he reported a fitness issue during the warm-up. Despite being available as a substitute, Gravenberch was not considered an option for Jurgen Klopp due to his physical discomfort.

Klopp mentioned in his post-match press conference that Gravenberch “felt a little bit somewhere,” without specifying the exact nature of the issue. However, in an interview with NBC Sports, Klopp revealed that Gravenberch felt discomfort in his groin before the game, making him unavailable for selection.

Liverpool faced a shortage of senior players against Burnley, with ten players missing due to various reasons such as illness, injury, suspension, and bereavement. Trent Alexander-Arnold was substituted at halftime as a precaution due to discomfort in the same knee that had previously sidelined him for three games.

Looking ahead, Liverpool have a week between games, providing an opportunity for several players to recover in time for the trip to Brentford. The hope is that Joe Gomez and Alisson will be available if their illness subsides, while Ibrahima Konate will return from suspension.

There are also hopes for Mohamed Salah’s return, although updates on the fitness of Dominik Szoboszlai and Conor Bradley are expected later in the week. Liverpool will prioritize the well-being of their players and not rush their return to action.