Gravenberch can move and glide forward with ease and he can also track back and hassle and harry the opposition. There were some question marks as to whether he could get stuck in, but his stats for duals won and interceptions, hallmarks for any defensive midfielder, were particularly impressive against Manchester United and AC Milan.

Liverpool did not look in peak condition against Nottingham Forest and will need to rotate during a busy period if they are to be successful

The arrival of Arne Slot has only made the problem more pronounced because his style relies more on build-up play started by a defensive midfielder.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has a tough decision to make ahead of his side's clash with Bournemouth this weekend.

Ryan Gravenberch has made a huge impact at Liverpool this season. Arne Slot tried to get Martin Zubimendi in the summer but the Dutch coach isn't missing him.

Liverpool’s performance in Italy last night was one which silenced the critics. The Reds dominated AC Milan, eventually running out 3-1 winners on the first night of the Champions League, and it

Martin Zubimendi reportedly wants to join Liverpool in January but things may not be straightforward.Arne Slot revealed that he heard Dutch legend Clarence Seedorf waxing lyrical about Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo after Liverpools’ victory over AC Milan.

Liverpool opted against making a move for a midfielder in the summer once Martin Zubimendi turned them down, a decision that now looks to have been proven right

If Martin Zubimendi had not been swayed by a Real Sociedad charm offensive as Liverpool circled, the season so far could have turned out very differently for Ryan Gravenberch. The Spain international’s decision to stay with his boyhood club last month has come to represent something of a sliding doors moment for the Dutch midfielder’s Anfield career.