Van Dijk, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Leoni, Ekitike – Liverpool injury latest and return dates

Liverpool head into the November international break managing several fitness issues ahead of their upcoming match against Manchester United on November 22. Virgil van Dijk withdrew from the Netherlands squad due to a minor fitness setback, while Dominik Szoboszlai suffered a knee injury against Crystal Palace but reported to the Hungary squad for medical assessment. Ryan Gravenberch and Jeremie Frimpong were also left out of the Dutch squad due to heel and muscle issues respectively.

Manager Andoni Iraola hopes to welcome several players back after the international break, with long-term absentees also progressing toward returns before year's end. Giovanni Leoni faces a slight delay in his ACL recovery, targeting a full training return in December. Meanwhile, Hugo Ekitike is aiming for a potential return by late December from an Achilles injury, and Conor Bradley is nearing light team training.