Ryan Gravenberch continues in good form for Liverpool against Bologna
Liverpool recorded its fifth consecutive victory with a 2-0 champions league Yesterday they beat Bologna.
Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah were the Merseyside giants' top scorers, but Ryan Gravenberch won the award for best player of the match after another solid performance in midfield.
The Dutch international had an average debut campaign, having joined the Reds from Bayern Munich with no pre-season preparation with them. He was in and out of the coach's initial plans Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool searched for a new number 6 over the summer, but not being able to sign Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad has proven a blessing. Gravenberch has grabbed the opportunity with both hands this season.
The 22-year-old has played every minute in the first division and Champions League. He was magnificent on Wednesday against Bologna with 41 of his 45 passes completed along with 9 recoveries and 100% tackles won.
Gravenberch played in a central position for the Reds last season and Klopp preferred players like Wataru Endo and Mac Allister behind him. He has been given more defensive duties under head coach Arne Slot.
The former Ajax graduate has finally found a new lease of confidence and the Dutchman has begun to show glimpses of his form since his days in Amsterdam, where he excelled under the tutelage of Erik ten Hag.
The Liverpool faithful will hope he can continue his outstanding performances for the rest of the campaign.
Liverpool lead the Premier League after 6 games into the season. They will face Crystal Palace away from home in the early lunchtime kick-off on Saturday. A victory would be the perfect way to say goodbye before the international break.
The Reds had a brilliant record against Palace between 2017 and early 2022 with 10 consecutive league wins. However, things have changed lately, with just one win in the last four games, including a defeat at Anfield last season.
Slot's team should be the favorites to beat Palace this time. The London club is currently in 18th place with 3 points on the scoreboard.
