Ryan Gravenberch's impact: Klopp praises Liverpool's newcomer in Europa League victory
Posted : 22 September 2023
Liverpool secured a 3-1 win against LASK in their UEFA Europa League opener, with Jurgen Klopp singling out Ryan Gravenberch as the standout performer. Gravenberch, who joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich for £34.2 million just three weeks ago, made an impressive start. Klopp described him as "the best player on the pitch" during the match.
Despite his limited time with the team, Gravenberch played a crucial role in Liverpool's comeback win. After Florian Flecker gave LASK the lead from a corner, Liverpool equalized with a Darwin Nunez penalty, followed by a goal from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah.
Gravenberch was included in Klopp's lineup, even though the team had seen significant changes from the one that beat Wolves 3-1 on the weekend.
Klopp expressed his satisfaction with the 21-year-old midfielder, despite some moments of frustration in the first half. Gravenberch contributed significantly to the team's performance, including providing an excellent assist for Luis Diaz's goal.
Although Gravenberch had to leave the pitch early due to cramping, Klopp praised his performance and adaptability, given his limited familiarity with his new teammates.
While Liverpool's first-half performance may have raised concerns, Klopp remained optimistic and acknowledged areas for improvement. He pointed out that the team struggled with certain aspects but credited the opponents' long balls and second-ball approach as problematic. However, he emphasized that the second half showed significant improvement and praised the team's ability to overcome frustration.
Klopp expressed his happiness with the away win and highlighted the positive aspects of the performance, signaling a promising start for Gravenberch at Liverpool.
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