Owen Hargreaves has praised Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch for grabbing his probability below Arne Slot, however defined the Reds will wrestle to win the Premier League or Champions League and not using a specialist defensive midfielder.
Liverpool have had a terrific begin to the season and sit prime of the Premier League with 15 factors from their fist six video games, which is some extent greater than Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal who sit second and third respectively.
Rather a lot was made from Liverpool’s failure to signal an outfield participant this summer season, however their begin to the season means that is probably not a problem.
Hargreaves praises Gravenberch
Considered one of Liverpool’s greatest performers this season has been Gravenberch, who has impressed in midfield for the Reds.
Slot’s males have been seeking to signal a defensive midfielder this summer season however missed out on Martin Zubimendi as he opted to remain at Spanish facet Actual Sociedad.
Gravenberch has operated because the deepest midfielder for the Reds this season and while he’s performed nicely Hargreaves feels Liverpool gained’t problem for the large trophies until they signal a specialist defensive midfielder.
“He’s 190cm, he’s 22 years outdated, he has acquired every part, however he’s not a specialist defensive midfield participant, there’s a distinction,” he instructed Premier League Productions as quoted by The Every day Mail.
“I believe he is an excellent midfield participant, he’s a box-to-box [player], relying on who you play. However I believe in an enormous sport, in a one-off sport, to go and win the Premier League or the Champions League, I believe you want a specialist. Liverpool confirmed that with Fabinho or Manchester Metropolis confirmed that with Rodri.
“I nonetheless assume they’ll tackle this place. However credit score Gravenberch, he has grabbed his probability and that’s all you want.
“That’s what you want as a participant, you want somebody to belief you and he has confirmed it. I nonetheless assume more durable exams will come. I like what he’s doing, however I nonetheless assume they’ll go and get any individual.”
The place is clearly Gravenberch’s to lose proper now and if he retains performing how he’s it could change Liverpool’s thoughts about going into the market, however they have been fascinated about Zubimendi for a purpose and you’ll anticipate them to deal with that space in January or subsequent summer season.
