What a distinction a 12 months makes for Ryan Gravenberch!
It was 12 months in the past this weekend that the Liverpool midfielder was eviscerated by Jurgen Klopp for failing to trace again within the lead-up to an Arsenal purpose in a 3-1 defeat for the Reds, amid a season wherein the Dutchman solely began sporadically.
Quick ahead to February 2025, and the 22-year-old has been a core cause for the Merseysiders occupying a nine-point lead within the Premier League tonight after a 2-0 victory away to Bournemouth.
Gravenberch pulls off audacious ability transfer
Gravenberch produced an outrageous piece of ability throughout the second half on the Vitality Stadium, tying a few Cherries gamers in metaphorical knots.
The Liverpool midfielder contested a duel with compatriot Justin Kluivert over by the touchline and dribbled previous him, solely to then be closed down by Tyler Adams.
Simply when it seemed lke the American would win possession, although, the Reds’ quantity 38 swivelled previous him and sped away from the previous Leeds participant, who might solely shunt sideways into Milos Kerkez.
Gravenberch was excellent in opposition to Bournemouth
If one second summed up the renaissance of Gravenberch over the previous 12 months, it’s this – to have the boldness and audacity to aim that in a tense fixture in opposition to a crew in flying kind attests to how the 22-year-old should be feeling each time he steps onto a soccer pitch.
It typified an excellent total efficiency wherein the Dutchman gained 9 duels, made seven tackles and 4 interceptions, accomplished 93% of his passes and one dribble, executed two key passes and misplaced the ball solely 4 instances from 67 touches (Sofascore).
The midfielder had a uncommon night time off for the PSV Eindhoven sport in midweek, and the advantages of that well-earned relaxation have been clear to see as he rewarded Arne Slot with an amazing show.
As for Kluivert and Adams, they most likely gained’t wish to see Gravenberch once more for a while after what he did to them throughout the second half this afternoon!
You possibly can view the ability transfer from Gravenberch under, by way of @1947prod on X:
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