Even Rio Ferdinand can’t get enough of Liverpool player after what he did vs Everton
Liverpool went into the half-time break with a 2-0 lead over Everton.
Liverpool did not include Alexander Isak in the starting line-up after his 57-minute cameo against Atletico Madrid, but that did not matter.
Goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike were the difference at Anfield at the interval, and David Moyes’ side face a tough task to come back.
Arne Slot‘s side look set to extend their lead at the summit of the Premier League, in their attempt to retain their title.
Ryan Gravenberch shines in Liverpool vs Everton, Rio Ferdinand loves it
Gravenberch has been immense for Liverpool since returning from suspension, enhancing his reputation as one of the best midfielders in the game that he forged last season.
His strike against the Blues was taken brilliantly as he looped the ball over Jordan Pickford to give the Reds a well-deserved lead.
Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand took to X to heap praise upon the Dutchman, saying: “Gravenberch some player!”
Ryan Gravenberch sets new record in Liverpool vs Everton clash
Gravenberch is also receiving all sorts of accolades, and he has now broken a Merseyside derby record.
The 23-year-old became the youngest player to score and assist in the fixture in the top-flight in the Premier League era, as per Opta.
- Gravenberch featured 39 times in all competitions in Klopp’s last season on Merseyside, and just 26 times in the league
- He played 49 times in Slot’s first campaign
- Has made four appearances this season, with one goal and one assist
His rise to stardom has been truly remarkable as he was a bit-part player under Jurgen Klopp after his £34million move from Bayern Munich, before emerging as a true superstar under Slot after he was appointed.
The switch to the number six role has worked wonders for his career, as he looked set to be a wonderkid who failed to fulfil his potential, before taking the game by storm in his new position.
Now, he is regarded as a world-class maestro, up there with the best in the position, and rightfully so, after his brilliant performances for the L4 outfit.
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