Ryan Gravenberch

[RichC]

His reading of the game this season has been brilliant. Never going to be flying into challenges but his positioning and stepping in to nick the ball has been amazing.

From the £40M "what does he do" player of last season he now looks an absolute bargain.

[SB]

I think one of the things people complained about last season was his lack of physicality and ability to get stuck in, I don't think any of us last season saw him playing this well as a #6

Was just about to post exactly that. Match threads last season he was called a pussy & too soft for the league, pulling out of 50/50’s etc but wow that’s certainly changed.

[Exiled_red]

I think one of the things people complained about last season was his lack of physicality and ability to get stuck in, I don't think any of us last season saw him playing this well as a #6

[spud_gun]

Hard to believe its the same guy as last season. He's been a revelation

I think that undersells just what a transformation there's been with Gravenberch.

He went from a bit part player who few could actually see having a sustainable long term role in the team to essentially one of the most important players in the squad.

The turnaround is beyond remarkable

[baitman]

Hard to believe its the same guy as last season. He's been a revelation

[BG1973]

His performance in that role have elevated the team to this next level.

Not sure Zubamendi would have had the same impact.

[BigChief]

Honestly, nowadays if he's not won MotM I feel underwhelmed. His floor level seems to be 7/10.

[Harv]

Never doubted him

[DerKrampus]

Player of the season for me. If he keeps this up all season and wins the CL, he's a top Ballon d'Or contender.

[SB]

Incredible talent that’s really blossomed under Slot.

[peterbread]

Down on page 3.

What a season he’s having and the consistency he’s showing.

Not much to comment on as he’s just turning up game after game and doing the same thing and going about it very quietly.

Kind of expect him to do his job, at an amazing level, and people are talking about all the other players. Up with player of the season so far. Massive in way the team plays and how solid they look.

Got to love his little let the ball roll and turning forward to start attacks. Adding a few Matip dribbles to his game now.

[frank the tank]

Some very good options when Elliott comes back. And hopefully Nyoni in a few years can add to that too.

Caicedo and Lavia both played ok for Chelsea and I think would have been good additions but missing out on them allowed us to bring in Szoboslai, MacAllister and Grav all for the cost of Caicedo. Which is epic transfer business

[The_weatherman]

Dom is a box to box type player. I dont like him in that attacking midfield positon as I dont think he has the guile or vision to play in the forwards, but he presses really well which ,ay be what Slot wants.

I think Elliott is tailor made for the position, but I also think Jones would be well suited. And maybe Macca too, but I think Jones is very good at making a bit of space for himself to play a killer ball.

Despite our position ,I dont think its all quite clicked yet (still very early days... and considering Slot has not bought anyone).

It exciting to think how good we might become in a years time.

For Grav, I was surprised Klopp didnt gve him a run at DM as I thought that was why we brought him in late. Perhaps he is much better suited with Macca alongside (or Jones).

Yeah, would love to see Elliott in the advanced midfield position too, this is all looking very promising, the squad will be tested now for the next weeks.

[baitman]

Dom is a box to box type player. I dont like him in that attacking midfield positon as I dont think he has the guile or vision to play in the forwards, but he presses really well which ,ay be what Slot wants.

I think Elliott is tailor made for the position, but I also think Jones would be well suited. And maybe Macca too, but I think Jones is very good at making a bit of space for himself to play a killer ball.

Despite our position ,I dont think its all quite clicked yet (still very early days... and considering Slot has not bought anyone).

It exciting to think how good we might become in a years time.

For Grav, I was surprised Klopp didnt gve him a run at DM as I thought that was why we brought him in late. Perhaps he is much better suited with Macca alongside (or Jones).

He was far too lightweight. I did suggest he had the athleticism to cover the dm but was too lightweight and seemed to bottle a challenge. So many said it could never happen.
He definitely has beefed up and can stand up to a shoulder barge. Something of a revelation.

[rudedog]

Grav was pretty quiet for most of the first half as Chelsea were man to man marking him. Once Labia went off he got involved a lot more but this was definitely the least influential he has been for us this season.