Liverpool boast one of the Premier League’s top three midfielders in Dutch star Ryan Gravenberch.
That’s the view of Gabby Agbonlahor who heaped huge praise on the 22-year-old following his blistering start to the season.
Gravenberch has played every minute of the Reds’ six league games this term and is undoubtedly living up to his early promise.
Signed by Jurgen Klopp from Bayern Munich for £34million in 2023, Gravenberch played second fiddle behind the German’s preferred midfield trio of Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo last term.
A frustrating first season saw him complete just one full 90 minutes under Klopp but there appears to be no such difficulty under the guidance of compatriot Arne Slot.
Gravenberch delivered another accomplished display in the Reds’ 2-1 win at Wolves on Saturday and Agbonlahor reserved special praise for the star.
“Apart from one game he’s been man of the match all season,” the former Aston Villa striker told talkSPORT. “He didn’t get much game time under Klopp but this season under Slot he has had a lot of game time.
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“He’s got strength, he’s got aggression, he’s got pace, he’s got skill, he can run with the ball and he’s a unit.
“He’s got the size for set pieces as well if needed,” Agbnlahor continued. “For me he’s an outstanding midfielder and I’m putting him in there as one of the top three midfielders so far this season.
“An outstanding talent and shows just how strong Liverpool are in that department.”
The arrival of Slot and the faith placed in him in Liverpool’s midfield appears to be paying dividends with the Netherlands international feeling very much at home at Anfield.
