The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel has backed Ryan Gravenberch’s controversial dismissal against Manchester City, while The Telegraph reports that Liverpool are in no hurry to open contract talks with Alexis Mac Allister.
Andoni Iraola has declined to discuss Gilberto Mora, Jayden Danns has received a positive fitness update, and transfer speculation involving Malo Gusto and Manu Koné has resurfaced.
Panel backs Gravenberch dismissal
The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel voted 4-1 that referee Chris Kavanagh was correct to send off Ryan Gravenberch during Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat by Manchester City on 11 October.
Gravenberch received his first yellow card for a challenge on Elliot Anderson and his second for bringing down Jérémy Doku.
One panel member disagreed with the first booking, but all five supported the second. The panel also unanimously backed VAR’s decision not to intervene.
Iraola had insisted after the match that the first challenge was “never a yellow card”.
The decision changes nothing in practical terms. Gravenberch has already served his one-match suspension and is available for Sunday’s meeting with Brighton.
Liverpool in no rush over Mac Allister contract
The Telegraph reports that Liverpool are not currently rushing to open talks over a new contract for Alexis Mac Allister.
The Argentine, who scored twice in Tuesday’s 4-3 Champions League victory over Villarreal, remains under contract until June 2028.
The Telegraph says Liverpool are “not in any rush to start talking about new contracts” but suggests the situation could change if Mac Allister maintains his impressive form.
Speaking after Tuesday’s game, Mac Allister acknowledged the club’s position, saying: “That’s their decision and it’s fine.”
The Telegraph also claims that Mac Allister’s performances have made a potential sale look increasingly unlikely.
Iraola refuses to discuss Gilberto Mora
Andoni Iraola was asked by TNT Sports Mexico about speculation linking Liverpool with 18-year-old Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora.
The Liverpool manager replied, “Let’s see”, before explaining that he would not discuss another club’s players out of respect.
He declined to elaborate further.
There was no confirmation of interest or negotiations, and his comments should not be interpreted as evidence of an approaching transfer.
Injury news and Danns fitness boost
No new injuries have been reported following Tuesday’s victory over Villarreal.
Liverpool have yet to provide a detailed update on Victor Muñoz, who missed the Champions League game amid concerns about a knee problem. His availability for Brighton remains uncertain.
Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitiké and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined.
There was more encouraging news concerning Jayden Danns.
Liverpool Under-21s coach Rob Page said the 20-year-old striker is “ready to go”, explaining that his appearances and playing time are being carefully managed alongside his training workload.
Danns has endured a frustrating period with injuries but has returned to action with the Under-21s and has been included in recent first-team Champions League squads.
Transfers
Liverpool continue to be linked with Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto.
Dean Jones, reporting for Flashscore, says Chelsea are reconsidering the €80m valuation they placed on the defender during the summer, potentially opening the door to a future move.
Liverpool are among several clubs monitoring his situation, although Chelsea are not actively pushing him towards the exit.
Liverpool were previously reported by Fabrice Hawkins to have made an unsuccessful loan approach for Gusto on summer transfer deadline day.
TEAMtalk has since presented the latest reporting as Liverpool targeting a January deal, but there is no confirmation of negotiations or an imminent bid.
Meanwhile, Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, relayed by Sport Witness, claims Liverpool are now in the race with Chelsea for Roma midfielder Manu Koné, and that either club could make a “strong offer” at the end of the season.
Chelsea reportedly offered €60m for the Frenchman during the summer transfer window. There is no suggestion Liverpool have submitted an offer.
And if you’ve seen claims that Liverpool are preparing a €20m bid to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold back in January, we examined the origins of that story earlier today. The reporting does not stand up to scrutiny.
LFC Women
Cornelia Kapocs came off the bench to score a hat-trick, but Liverpool Women were beaten 5-3 by Manchester United in the Subway Players Cup at St Helens Stadium tonight.
Tickets
Registration for the All Red ticket sale for home Premier League games from January to the end of the season opens at 2pm on Monday 26 October and closes at 10am on Monday 2 November. Fans need an All Red Full, Light or Junior membership for 2026-27 to register.
Members with a Premier League home credit balance of 13 or more do not need to register and will automatically be given access to the guaranteed sale, which takes place in the week commencing 9 November.
Members with four or more credits can register for all games, while those with fewer than four can only register for seven of the remaining 10 home league fixtures.
Brighton match officials
Sam Barrott will referee Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Brighton at Anfield, with Michael Oliver on VAR.
Fixtures (UK times)
Sunday 25 October: Liverpool v Brighton, Premier League, 2pm (Sky Sports)
Wednesday 28 October: Liverpool v Chelsea, Carabao Cup fourth round, 8pm (Sky Sports and ITV)
Sunday 1 November: Liverpool v Arsenal, Premier League, 4.30pm (Sky Sports)
Wednesday 4 November: Fenerbahçe v Liverpool, Champions League, 5.45pm
The clocks go back an hour early on Sunday morning, so all kick-off times above are GMT.
