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

Van Dijk, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch and Frimpong all face fitness battles ahead of Manchester United; Leoni's return delayed.

Liverpool head into the November international break with multiple injury concerns ahead of their trip to Manchester United on November 22.

Virgil van Dijk withdrew from the Netherlands squad due to a fitness issue after playing with a minor problem in recent weeks, but Liverpool hope two weeks' rest will have him ready. Dominik Szoboszlai suffered a knee injury against Crystal Palace and remained with Hungary to work with their medical team before a late decision on availability.

Ryan Gravenberch continues to manage a heel injury on a day-to-day basis, with manager Andoni Iraola monitoring pain levels. Jeremie Frimpong suffered a fresh muscle injury and is unlikely to return before the international break, leaving Liverpool without a senior fit right-back.

Centre-back Leoni's planned return after over a year sidelined has been delayed, with his injury proving more complicated than initially thought. Iraola expressed hope the squad would be in a better place injury-wise by the Manchester United fixture, with long-term absentees edging closer to returns before year's end.