During last summer’s transfer window, Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch joined Liverpool after leaving struggling Bayern Munich, where he had been struggling for opportunities, at the behest of manager Jurgen Klopp, who had been interested in him since his days at Ajax.
He performed with great promise towards the end of the season in the Europa League and Premier League. The midfielder is expected to develop further under his countryman Arne Slot, but unlike last season, he is likely to be used in a lower midfield position more often.
He revealed that he has spoken to the Dutch coach about the new position, which will be a new challenge for him at Liverpool, but also said that he knows what to do because he has played it in the past. However, he also said that the team needs to be more precise.
“I had a little chat with him [Slot] and he said I have to focus on the No.6 and No.8 positions.”
“Now I play at No.6. In the past I played it as well so I know what I have to do. I’ve enjoyed playing there.”
“It’s a little bit of a different system than we played last season, but I think everyone has adapted to it. Now we have to build it further and further. I think at the end we can be a really dominant team.”
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He was recognised for his potential from a young age and showed his ability in the Eredivisie.In the Bundesliga, it was difficult for him to even get on the pitch and he failed to show his talent.
In his second season in England, can the young Dutch midfielder break new ground and awaken to become one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League…?