Ryan Gravenberch Talks About Freedom Given in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool Side
Ryan Gravenberch described himself as “sloppy” at times during his full Liverpool debut against LASK but talked about the freedom he has been given in Jurgen Klopp’s side. The midfielder made his first start in a Liverpool shirt during a 3-1 comeback win in the Europa League opener, following on from his brief cameo appearance away at Wolves.
Gravenberch marked the occasion with an assist as he laid on a cross for Luis Diaz to put the Reds in front shortly after the hour mark. His evening was cut short by injury and he was replaced by Mohamed Salah with 15 minutes on the clock, but he was in good spirits after being named in the manager’s starting 11 for the first time.
“Yes, for sure. We didn’t start so well, but we had the mentality and we turned it around again, so I was very happy with the game,” the Dutchman told the club’s official website.
Gravenberch’s Role Within the Midfield
Gravenberch’s role within the midfield has been a topic of debate among supporters, with Liverpool said to have been in the market for a “multi-functional” signing prior to his arrival. When asked about his function within the side in comparison with previous managers, Liverpool’s new No. 38 revealed that Klopp has encouraged him to “feel free” in matches.
“They [were compact], but also on our side we had to do it better because normally I’m higher, we have two sixes and I’m higher up the pitch, so we have to do it better and I think we will,” he continued. “Yesterday after training [Klopp] came to me and said to me [to] feel free, you know, you can do whatever you want, of course you have to do your things, but he just said feel free and show yourself and the Ryan you are.”
Klopp’s Influence on Gravenberch
It’s clear that Klopp has had a positive influence on Gravenberch since his arrival at Anfield. The Dutchman has been given a lot of freedom to express himself on the pitch and it seems that Klopp has been able to get the best out of him.
Gravenberch has already shown glimpses of his potential and it will be interesting to see how he develops under Klopp’s guidance. He has already made an impact with his assist against LASK and it looks like he could be an important player for Liverpool this season.
The Reds have been looking for a multi-functional midfielder and it looks like they may have found one in Gravenberch. He has the ability to play in different positions and is comfortable on the ball, which makes him an ideal fit for Klopp’s system.
It remains to be seen how Gravenberch will develop over the course of the season but it looks like he could be an important player for Liverpool. He has already shown that he can make an impact and it will be interesting to see how he progresses under Klopp’s guidance.
Conclusion
Ryan Gravenberch has made a promising start to life at Liverpool and it looks like he could be an important player for the Reds this season. He has already shown glimpses of his potential and it looks like Klopp has been able to get the best out of him.
Gravenberch has been given a lot of freedom to express himself on the pitch and it looks like he could be an ideal fit for Klopp’s system. He has the ability to play in different positions and is comfortable on the ball, which makes him an ideal fit for Liverpool.
It remains to be seen how Gravenberch will develop over the course of the season but it looks like he could be an important player for Liverpool. He has already shown that he can make an impact and it will be interesting to see how he progresses under Klopp’s guidance.