Ryan Gravenberch explains secrets behind turnaround in his Liverpool form (original) (raw)

Ryan Gravenberch has become a key player under Arne Slot after Dutch midfielder found life difficult during opening season at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp

Ryan Gravenberch has been impressing for Liverpool so far this season.

Ryan Gravenberch thinks the secret behind his rise in prominence at Liverpool has been patience.

The Netherlands midfielder, 22, has taken on a key role under Arne Slot this season having struggled to hit top form during his debut campaign under Jurgen Klopp.

But Gravenberch has said he just needed an adaptation period because the Premier League is far more intense than the Bundesliga, where he spent a year with Bayern Munich.

"I think I had an OK season for my first season in the Premier League," Gravenberch told the club’s own media. "My goal was to get more minutes than I had at my previous club and I reached that goal. There were ups and downs, but in the end I look back at my first season at Liverpool with a good feeling.

"The Premier League is quicker than German football. It is more intense, both when you are in possession and when you are pressing. Counter-attacks are at speed and I think you get more time on the ball when you are in possession in the Bundesliga. You have to adapt here, but how quickly you adapt depends.

"Every player is different and, to be honest, I like a period to adapt. I wasn't used to the Premier League, of course, and I didn't play a lot of football before I came here, but I had the time to adapt and I really needed it.

"It can take time to build relationships on the pitch and, what I said, every player is different. I think if you train a lot with your teammates you adapt to them quicker and adapt to the league quicker."

Slot has enjoyed a stunning start as Liverpool boss and the Reds have entered the October international break top of the Premier League table with only one defeat.

Ryan Gravenberch during Liverpool's recent victory against Bologna. (

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And while Gravenberch insisted he is not looking too far ahead, the Dutchman is determined to end the campaign with trophies.

"We just have to see game by game and not look too far in front," he added. "Of course, as a player you want to win a lot of prizes, especially the Premier League, but the other prizes as well.

"It is an exciting time to be at Liverpool and, for me, this season, my goal is to win more prizes. That is my big aim for this season, but we will see game by game."

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