Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed his admiration for Ryan Gravenberch’s current performance, highlighting his importance to the team. Gravenberch, Dutch midfielder, has shown significant growth in his game, establishing himself as a key player in the team’s tactical scheme. Van Dijk believes Gravenberch is in the best form of his career, but also emphasizes that he still has room for improvement. The midfielder became the youngest player to score and assist in a Merseyside derby in the Premier League, extending the team’s perfect record to five games. Last season, Gravenberch possibly had his best game for the club in the Champions League victory against Atletico Madrid. Since being positioned as number six by coach Arne Slot, Gravenberch has become a fundamental player for the team’s success.
Van Dijk commented on the importance of Gravenberch in the team, highlighting how often he looks for the midfielder on the field. The captain highlighted that Gravenberch is in incredible physical shape and that he must maintain that level of performance. Gravenberch has demonstrated his ability in both defense and attack this season. His goal against Everton was the second in five matches, surpassing his performance from the previous season. This performance has added a new dimension to Liverpool’s game, complicating the strategy of rival teams. Gravenberch’s goal in the 10th minute was a display of his skill, receiving a pass from Mohamed Salah and scoring against goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. In addition, his pass for Hugo Ekitike to score his fourth goal in seven games demonstrated his versatility in midfield. Despite a two-goal advantage, Liverpool couldn’t hold on to it, and Idrissa Gueye’s goal in the 58th minute intensified the end of the match. Van Dijk commented that you can’t expect easy matches in the Premier League, and that the team must fight to get the victory.Not just this season, he’s been playing like this since the start of last season. It’s incredible. He’s very important to the way we play.
Virgil van Dijk
