- Gravenberch has been spectacular since transferring right into a defensive midfield function
- Carragher in contrast him to a Premier League nice amid his high quality showings
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Jamie Carragher has in contrast Ryan Gravenberch to a Premier League legend forward of Liverpool’s conflict with Tottenham.
The Reds took on Spurs within the semi-final second leg of the Carabao Cup, trailing by one going into the sport but successful 4-1 on mixture to arrange a closing in opposition to Newcastle at Wembley.
Gravenberch began the match in midfield, filling in his now-regular No 6 function as he guarded the again 4, who may scarcely afford to concede in the event that they had been to qualify for the ultimate.
The 22-year-old has obtained widespread plaudits for his showings this season, and Carragher sang his praises on Sky Sports activities’ protection of the semi-final.
In the summertime, Liverpool tried to purchase Martin Zubimendi, however the Spaniard rejected the prospect to maneuver to Anfield. They did not look elsewhere, with Gravenberch dropping again as an alternative.
And his performances have been so spectacular that Carragher in contrast him to one of the crucial iconic Premier League midfielders of all time when discussing the midfielder earlier than the sport.
Ryan Gravenberch (pictured) has been in comparison with a Premier League legend by Sky pundit Jamie Carragher
Gravenberch has been a revelation since transferring into the No 6 function for the Reds this season
Gravenberch was in comparison with Patrick Vieira (pictured), who’s thought to be one of many Premier League’s best-ever midfielders
Carragher (pictured) additionally steered that he ought to be within the working for participant of the yr if Liverpool go onto win the league
‘It’s actually attention-grabbing as they thought a number of him when he got here in,’ Carragher started. ‘The explanation Bayern Munich let him go was as a result of they performed a unique system. Liverpool performed 4-3-3, he was extra of an attacking midfielder, he would go on runs together with his lengthy legs.
‘When Liverpool tried out gamers within the six, he was trialling them. They weren’t totally positive of the thought – he was he was extra attacking. I used to be actually intrigued, however I couldn’t see how it will work.
‘The best praise I can provide him is he can be within the working for participant of the yr, he reminisces of Patrick Vieira, the lengthy legs, transferring via midfield. He has been a revelation.’
In complete, Gravenberch has made 70 appearances for Liverpool since becoming a member of for £35million, with 31 coming this season after struggling to discover a function underneath Jurgen Klopp.
He has been one of many first names on the workforce sheet, with many questioning whether or not or not Liverpool will now hassle to enter the switch market.
Vieira, in the meantime, gained three Premier League titles with Arsenal and was the captain of their Invincibles workforce within the 2003-4 season.
Jamie Redknapp was one other to sing his praises on Sky’s broadcast, saying: ‘It’s a masterstroke. It may have gone the opposite means in the event that they received Zubimendi. He has been an absolute grasp within the midfield this season.
‘The flip has develop into his trademark, he’s so highly effective. He can do every little thing, cowl floor… I might have hated to have performed in opposition to him.
‘He runs previous individuals effortlessly. The supervisor ought to take credit score, he has had the religion in him and in that place Liverpool look significantly better.’
