Ryan Gravenberch: From Bayern Struggles to Liverpool’s Midfield Maestro
When Ryan Gravenberch first burst through at Ajax, the tag of “the new Frank Rijkaard” weighed heavily on his young shoulders. That comparison, as BBC Sport’s Phil McNulty reminds us, risked suffocating a player still finding his way in senior football. His struggles at Bayern Munich...
Liverpool prepare fresh contracts for key midfielders
Liverpool are moving quickly to secure the futures of players central to Arne Slot’s plans. According to TBR Football, contract extensions for Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenberch are set to be finalised in the near future.
Transfer insider Graeme Bailey explained: “When it comes to Liverpool contracts, I think...
Liverpool weighing midfield options as Arne Slot highlights Ryan Gravenberch reliance
Liverpool’s flawless start to the season has reinforced their status as the dominant force in English football under Arne Slot. Six wins from six, including a convincing Merseyside Derby triumph, have underlined the strength of a squad that looks well-balanced and carefully constructed. Yet...
Ryan Gravenberch Rising: Liverpool’s Midfield Masterclass
Credit must go to James Pearce in The Athletic for an excellent exploration of Ryan Gravenberch’s transformation at Liverpool. His article highlights not only the Dutchman’s development but also how Arne Slot has shaped a midfielder now being hailed as the most complete in the Premier League.
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Liverpool eye Brighton’s Baleba as midfield reshuffle looms
Rising interest in Carlos Baleba
Liverpool’s long-standing admiration for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba could evolve into something more concrete in 2026. The Reds are assessing options in the defensive midfield area, with concerns growing that their balance has tipped too heavily towards attacking play. Baleba, 21, has already...
David Lynch's 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool's 2-1 Win Over Everton
Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby at Anfield might not have been flawless, but for David Lynch and Liverpool fans, it was another step forward under Arne Slot. Speaking on his post-match reaction podcast from the Anfield press box, Liverpool reporter...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Everton – PL Man of the Match
Ryan Gravenberch
The Merseyside Derby is always a test of nerve, strength, and quality. With Everton arriving at Anfield determined to halt the champions’ momentum, Liverpool needed figures of authority across the pitch to secure the three points. Arne Slot’s side delivered exactly that in...
Liverpool Back Arne Slot as Florian Wirtz Adjusts to Premier League Demands
Wirtz’s slow start draws scrutiny
Florian Wirtz arrived at Liverpool this summer with the weight of expectation heavy on his shoulders. The £116 million signing from Bayer Leverkusen was heralded as one of Europe’s brightest attacking midfielders, yet his early weeks in England have...
Real Madrid turn attention to Ryan Gravenberch after summer raids on Liverpool
Real Madrid’s interest in Liverpool players has shown no signs of slowing. After recruiting Trent Alexander-Arnold and continuing to monitor Ibrahima Konate and Alexis Mac Allister, Spanish outlet Fichajes now report that Xabi Alonso has set his sights on Ryan Gravenberch.
The Dutch midfielder...
Liverpool Receive Major Boost as Curtis Jones Returns
Liverpool approach the Merseyside derby with a rare sense of calm: no injuries clouding the build-up, no fitness concerns to temper anticipation. For Arne Slot, who has spent much of his opening months firefighting absences, that in itself feels like a small victory.
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Jones ready to rejoin the...