Ryan Gravenberch was in superb type towards Bologna. (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Pictures)
It seems like each week, we’re praising Ryan Gravenberch for an additional top-class efficiency in a Liverpool shirt and, effectively, right here we’re once more.
The Netherlands worldwide has seemed rejuvenated beneath new supervisor Arne Slot, excelling in a No.6 function having beforehand been higher often called a box-to-box midfielder.
Gravenberch — who was in contrast by Jamie Carragher to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira earlier this season — remains to be bringing a few of that athleticism and physicality to bear, however he’s now coupling it with ice-cold composure on the ball and excellent in-game imaginative and prescient and intelligence to turn into an ideal all-around midfielder.
The 22-year-old turned in one other excellent efficiency as Liverpool beat Serie A aspect Bologna 2-0 on Wednesday to make it two out of two at the beginning of their Champions League marketing campaign.
Alongside creating two probabilities, Gravenberch accomplished 91% of his passes and three out of 4 tried dribbles, whereas successful 4 of six contested floor duels. The previous Ajax and Bayern Munich man additionally made one sort out, one clearance, 9 recoveries and 7 passes into the ultimate third.
Pundits rave about Ryan Gravenberch efficiency
As has been the case all through this season, Gravenberch’s efficiency towards Bologna made a severe impression on a number of pundits, together with TNT Sports activities’ Steve McManaman and Sky Sports activities‘ Clinton Morrison.
“That is what he provides you as a quantity six. His mobility is sensible, so totally different from a conventional quantity six,” stated former Liverpool winger McManaman (through BBC Sport).
Morrison stated: “Gravenberch has been one of the best participant on the pitch once more for Liverpool. He’s been excellent.”
Up subsequent for Liverpool is an away journey to Crystal Palace within the Premier League on Saturday.
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