Ryan Gravenberch is still learning the holding midfield position at Liverpool, but he has been entrusted with the role by manager Arne Slot. Slot believes that Gravenberch can excel in this position and has asked him to focus on both the No. 6 and No. 8 positions. Gravenberch is enjoying playing in the holding midfield role and believes that the team can become dominant in this system.
Last season, Gravenberch played as a box-to-box midfielder in the No. 8 position under Jurgen Klopp. He impressed with his touch and ability to move the ball forward. Slot wants to maximize this quality in his holding midfielder and expects Gravenberch to be technically excellent in order to keep the ball moving quickly and retain possession under pressure.
In a recent game against Ipswich, Gravenberch played as the deepest-lying midfielder. Slot explained that the team’s defensive efforts can help support Gravenberch in this position. He compared Gravenberch to Alexis Mac Allister, who played in the same role last season, and emphasized the importance of the team working together to protect the holding midfielder.
Despite not participating in full team training, Gravenberch is expected to continue in the holding midfield role in Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League match against Brentford. This will be Slot’s first Premier League match at Anfield, and he trusts Gravenberch to perform well in this crucial position.