Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has admitted to feeling more “comfortable” playing under Arne Slot at Liverpool this season.
Gravenberch has been in great form this season, putting up impressive performances, week in, week out. The Dutch midfielder continued his good form on Saturday by securing a man-of-the-match award in the Reds’ 2-1 win over Wolves.
This victory has put Liverpool at the top of the table above Manchester City and Arsenal, with just one loss in six Premier League games this year.
Following the win on Saturday, Gravenberch praised Slot for getting the best out of him and even confessed that he’s been feeling ‘even more comfortable’ on the pitch than he did last season under Klopp.
Ryan Gravenberch (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)
When speaking to Trouw, the 22-year-old explained how he has enjoyed his football more this season. When asked why his form had improved, he said: “No, that’s all exaggerated. I’m the same Gravenberch. I sometimes had matches where I only touched the ball after five minutes [last season]. Then I don’t get into my game, I don’t get into my rhythm. This feels more comfortable to me.”
He also credited Slot’s tactics for Liverpool’s fast start to the season in a separate interview with De Volkskrant.
“The coach knows that I have a lot of football in me,” He said. “He has a clear plan, with the build-up, with the pressing. It is up to me to maintain that and be consistent.
“He gave me the chance from the start. I had to focus on a certain position. A bit more defensive. I do my thing and that works out well. That has to do with myself and with the coach. There was clarity from the start. We play as a team, and then the individual also looks better.”
Gravenberch has made six successive starts this campaign, playing a much more pivotal role for Slot with Jurgen Klopp only handing him 12 Premier League appearances last campaign.
He will be eager to continue his good form when Liverpool welcome Bologna to Anfield in the Champions League this week before a crunch tie against Crystal Palace in the weekend.
