Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago - Liverpool injury list ahead of West Ham Carabao Cup clash

Ryan Gravenberch joined the growing Liverpool injury list after he limped off during Sunday's drab 0-0 draw with Manchester United. The 21-year-old was forced off during his first taste of the encounter with the Red Devils with a muscle injury in a setback for his Reds development and Jurgen Klopp's selection options.

The festive period has no let-up for the Anfield club and Gravenberch becomes the latest midfield casualty with clashes against Arsenal and Newcastle United on the horizon.

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Speaking after Sunday's goalless draw with their North West rivals, the Liverpool manager highlighted that the club is facing several injury issues when their challengers for the European places raise complaints over similar problems.

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“We have our injuries as well," said Klopp. "Nobody speaks about our injuries but we still have them, and it doesn’t help, obviously, with the amount of games especially.

"And it will be really tough. My boys looked, for me, that they are really ready just to give it a proper try (in the title-race) and we will see what that means exactly."

The stalemate meant that the Reds missed the opportunity to return to the top of the Premier League ahead of the Gunners - who they face on Saturday (December 23). Two points separate the North London club and Liverpool but before their duel at Anfield, Klopp will be looking to progress in the Carabao Cup when West Ham United visit on Wednesday.

Ryan Gravenberch

Jurgen Klopp revealed after the draw with Manchester United that Ryan Gravenberch has suffered a hamstring injury. The Dutchman has made a bright