Liverpool are reeling after their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield, with head coach Andoni Iraola delivering a worrying injury update.<\/p>\n
Ryan Gravenberch\u2019s controversial red card contributed to Liverpool\u2019s disappointing performance, as City took full advantage of their numerical superiority.<\/p>\n
After the match, Iraola criticised the referee\u2019s decision to send Gravenberch off, arguing that the midfielder\u2019s first booking was undeserved.<\/p>\n
The Liverpool boss also admitted that Dominik Szoboszlai and other injured players could struggle to return in time for the club\u2019s upcoming fixtures.<\/p>\n
Iraola revealed that Szoboszlai returned from international duty suffering from fatigue and muscle overload. Although the problem is minor, Liverpool\u2019s demanding schedule makes his recovery difficult.<\/p>\n
The Reds face LASK in the Champions League on Wednesday before travelling to Brentford next Saturday, followed by matches against Villarreal, Brighton and Chelsea.<\/p>\n
Szoboszlai and Alexander Isak\u2019s absences will be significant, particularly with Gravenberch suspended for the Brentford clash. Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola will need to step up as Liverpool navigate a challenging period.<\/p>\n
With squad depth already a concern, the coming weeks could prove crucial to Liverpool\u2019s season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"