Ryan Gravenberch is suspended because he received a straight red card in the final match of the 2024-25 season against Crystal Palace. The red card was for a foul on Daichi Kamada, which was considered denying a clear goalscoring opportunity, and he was also already on a yellow card for simulation earlier in the same match. As a result, his suspension carried over into the 2025-26 Premier League season, causing him to miss the opening league match against Bournemouth. The suspension is for just one match since the red card was not for violent conduct. However, this suspension does not apply to the FA Community Shield match, which he missed due to the joyous occasion of becoming a father, not injury or suspension. He is expected to return to the squad after serving the one-match league ban.