‘Gravenberch’ reveals ‘Slot’ to focus on new position

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Ryan Gravenberch has revealed Liverpool manager Arne Slot wants him to focus on playing in a new position as a deeper and more central midfielder.

Slott chose to use Gravenberch in a deeper midfield role during pre-season and in the win over Ipswich Town last weekend.

The Liverpool No.38 was deployed at the base of midfield in pre-season and continued to be so in last weekend’s Premier League opener at Ipswich Town.

Gravenberch impressed as the Reds claimed a 2-0 victory at Portman Road, with Slot’s men taking control after the break and scoring through Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah.

His current role is different to last season, when Jurgen Klopp opted to use him more as a box-to-box midfielder.

“I had a little chat with Slott and he said I need to focus on being a deeper and more central midfielder,” Gravenberch said.

“I’m playing as a deeper midfielder at the moment. ทางเข้า https://ufabet999.app I used to play there as well so I know what I have to do. I enjoy playing there. “

It’s a little bit of a different formation to the one we had last season, but I think everyone is adapting to it now. We have to keep building on that. I think in the end we became a very, very controlling team.” The

22-year-old made 33 appearances for the Reds last season, scoring four goals and providing two assists.