After missing out on Martin Zubimendi in the summer, Liverpool have had to adapt, but while Ryan Gravenberch is excelling in his new role, Slot has not ruled out any future midfield additions
Looking towards a more fluid midfield, with personnel being charged to play hybrid roles, the Reds’ new approach to the No6 role has allowed Ryan Gravenberch to express himself as a fully-backed defensive midfielder.
As a result of Wataru Endo not finding favour with the new boss, and following a tactical tweak to play two players in a midfield double-pivot, Alexis Mac Allister has been given more licence to get on the ball and Gravenberch has brushed away the cobwebs from last season, showing what he’s capable of.
However, with more defined roles for Liverpool’s midfielders, as Dominik Szoboszlai and Harvey Elliott are now considered attacking midfielders, Curtis Jones, Endo, Mac Allister and Gravenberch have been left to battle for the other two spots.
But, following Gravenberch’s impressive start to the season making him one of the first names on the team sheet, some have said that Liverpool’s search for a new defensive midfielder may now be over.
Arne Slot disagrees.
