Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has hailed the club’s midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, comparing him to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira....Read Full Article >>➤
The Englishman believes the Netherlands international should be in contention for the PFA Footballer of the Year Award.
Gravenberch has been outstanding this season, serving as a powerhouse in Liverpool’s midfield under Arne Slot. He put on a stellar performance as the Reds beat Tottenham 4-0 at Anfield to qualify for the Carabao Cup final.
Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final following the Magpies’ 2-0 win over Arsenal earlier.
Liverpool secured a 4-1 aggregate victory against Spurs, while Newcastle triumphed 4-0 on aggregate over the Gunners after their semi-final second-leg matches.
Speaking about the Liverpool midfielder via Metro, Carragher said, “It is really interesting as they thought a lot of him when he came in. The reason Bayern Munich let him go was because they played a different system.
“Liverpool played 4-3-3. He was more of an attacking midfielder; he would go on runs with his long legs. When Liverpool tried out players in the six, he was trialling them.
“They weren’t fully sure of the idea – he was more attacking. I was really intrigued, but I couldn’t see how it would work.
“The highest compliment I can give him is he would be in the running for player of the year. He reminds me of Patrick Vieira – the long legs, moving through midfield. He has been a revelation.”
Gravenberch joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023 and had a slow start with a challenging debut season.
However, a change of position under Arne Slot has flipped the narrative, with the 22-year-old now an integral part of a formidable Liverpool side this season.
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