Ryan Gravenberch Talks International Future with Dutch FA Technical Director at Liverpool Training

Liverpool hosted a surprise visitor to the AXA Training Centre on Friday, with talks likely held over the international future of Ryan Gravenberch. The midfielder has not been part of the Netherlands squad for the past two breaks, having turned down a call-up in September to focus on settling at Liverpool.
Nigel de Jong, technical director for the Dutch FA, was at the AXA Training Centre on Friday afternoon. De Jong was seen talking to Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk and striker Cody Gakpo, along with Mohamed Salah.
Before Gravenberch earns a recall to the Netherlands setup, reparative talks had been expected with De Jong. There was a clear motivation, then, for De Jong’s presence during the first-team session.
Gravenberch has shown excellent form since his transfer from Bayern Munich, with two goals and two assists in 12 appearances so far. He would undoubtedly be an asset to either the Netherlands senior side or, for now, the U21s, and De Jong’s visit to Merseyside could see him brought back into the fold.
Friday also saw Luis Diaz take part in full training alongside his team-mates, as he awaits news on the kidnapping of his father. Luis Manuel Diaz is expected to be released by guerrilla group ELN in the coming hours, though Klopp explained in his pre-Luton press conference that he would not “force” the winger’s inclusion on Sunday.
The session also saw 16-year-old midfielder Trey Nyoni take part again, while both Ben Doak and Luke Chambers were involved after missing recent squads.
It remains to be seen whether De Jong’s visit to Merseyside will result in Gravenberch’s return to the Netherlands setup, but it is clear that Liverpool and the Dutch FA are keen to resolve the situation.
Gravenberch has been an impressive addition to the Reds squad since his transfer from Bayern Munich, and it would be a huge boost for both Liverpool and the Netherlands if he can be reintegrated into the international setup.
The midfielder has already shown his quality on the pitch for Liverpool, and it would be a great opportunity for him to gain more experience at international level.
It is clear that both Liverpool and the Dutch FA are keen to resolve the situation surrounding Gravenberch’s international future, and it will be interesting to see what comes of De Jong’s visit to Merseyside.
Only time will tell if Gravenberch will be reintegrated into the Netherlands setup, but it is clear that both Liverpool and the Dutch FA are doing their best to ensure that he can continue his development at international level.