“I’ll be there” – Liverpool star drops major fitness hint ahead of Aston Villa clash | OneFootball

Gravenberch eyes Liverpool lift in pivotal week

Liverpool find themselves in one of those periods where football judgement hardens. Form dips, scrutiny rises, and narratives sharpen like studs on a frosty November training pitch. Yet inside the AXA Training Centre, there is calm purpose, not panic. Ryan Gravenberch believes his return can help Liverpool steady the ship and begin a critical run of fixtures with renewed momentum as Aston Villa arrive at Anfield.

The midfielder has missed Liverpool’s last three games after suffering an ankle injury against Manchester United. Now, following back to back training sessions, he is eager to contribute again and reinforce a side determined to push through a rocky spell.

As he put it, speaking to liverpoolfc.com: “Yes, yes. I feel really confident. Yesterday I had a session, today as well. If everything is good, I will be there tomorrow.”

It is the conviction Liverpool supporters will be eager to hear. A key figure returning, confident in his fitness, ready to fight.

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Liverpool must reset rhythm

Four straight Premier League defeats have refocused minds and reminded this squad that even champions can stumble. Under Arne Slot, Liverpool lifted the Premier League title last season with a storming finish, yet the rhythm of that campaign has not always reappeared in autumn 2025. Still, panic is not the tone inside the camp.

Gravenberch emphasised unity and simple footballing truths: “As a team we have to stick together. Everyone has to stick together, to be honest. Stick together, do the basic things right again and see from there.”

No tactical manifestos. No dramatic resets. Just clarity, honesty and fundamentals.

Liverpool still carve chances and press with ferocity, but lapses have hurt them in recent outings. A fit, energetic Gravenberch offers intensity in midfield phases that Liverpool have lacked at points in recent weeks.

Villa push Liverpool to respond

Aston Villa arrive in rich form with four league victories on the bounce, building on smart squad management and ruthless breaks in transition. Gravenberch respects the challenge: “They’re really good now. It will be a tough game. We know they are really good also on the counter-attack, so we have to prepare for that as well.”

Villa have become the side that punishes carelessness. Liverpool will need precision and discipline, especially in midfield, where Gravenberch can offer ball retention and progressive surges through pressure.

Huge week demands sharp focus

With Real Madrid and Manchester City looming, this is a stretch that will define Liverpool’s narrative heading into the international break. Gravenberch, though, avoids grand pronouncements. “It’s a huge week but the most important thing is to go game by game. That is Villa tomorrow and we have to be ready for that.”

Single step focus, but with awareness of bigger stakes.

There is still belief in abundance. One result can change the emotional weather, as he noted: “Hopefully we can get the win tomorrow and see from there.”

For Liverpool, this week begins with Aston Villa and the return of a midfielder eager to help set the tone again. A win reasserts authority. A confident Gravenberch can be central to that mission.