After enduring an injury in Liverpool's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle, has had to withdraw from the Netherlands squad, prompting a statement from the club.

The midfielder was set to join Dutch teammates including and but will now miss the . The Dutch team's official Twitter accounted relayed the news on Wednesday night, saying: "Ryan Gravenberch has left the Oranje's training camp this evening," and "The midfielder is still suffering from an injury sustained over the weekend that prevents him from playing in the matches against Spain. Take care, Ryan!".

Liverpool have now commented further regarding what they've termed a 'fitness issue'. According to their announcement: "Ryan Gravenberch has departed the Netherlands camp and will not be involved in their fixtures this week." Additionally, the club situation: "The Liverpool midfielder had linked up with his country, alongside Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk, for a UEFA Nations League double-header versus Spain on Thursday and Sunday."

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Unfortunately, due to the ongoing fitness concerns, the team's statement confirmed his withdrawal: "However, the Dutch announced on Wednesday evening that Gravenberch has now withdrawn from duty due to a fitness issue."

Gravenberch's condition will be checked once he's back in Liverpool, ahead of the on April 2.

The defeat at Wembley to Newcastle concluded a challenging week for Arne Slot's squad, who were knocked out of the Champions League last-16 stage just five days prior, following a penalty shoot-out loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced off during that match and consequently did not join up with the England squad. However, there are whispers that the right-back could make a comeback before April ends.

Harvey Elliott sustained an injury due to a rough tackle by Magpies midfielder Joelinton in Sunday's Carabao Cup final, but the midfielder has been spotted training with England Under-21s this week.

Liverpool will still be without Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton, despite holding a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League as they prepare to face Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield.