The English media have delivered a damning verdict on Ryan Gravenberch after Liverpool's disappointing 0-0 draw against Fulham. Manager Andoni Iraola took the Dutch midfielder off after an hour on Saturday.
Iraola still does not see Gravenberch as a starter. The former Ajax man came off the bench in midweek against Atlético Madrid and, a few days later in the home game against Fulham, again failed to complete 90 minutes.
Liverpool Echo gave Gravenberch a 4 for his display against Fulham. ''He did not really know where he had to run and was often bypassed by his team-mates. Gravenberch also looked very slow. A worrying afternoon for him.''
The Athletic reached a similar conclusion. ''In an attempt to provide fresh impetus, Iraola gave Ryan Gravenberch his first starting place since the opening weekend of the season. The Dutchman – who signed a new six-year contract in March – has, however, still not been able to shake off the malaise that troubled him towards the end of the Arne Slot era''.
Its verdict on the Dutchman was equally bleak. ''Gravenberch did not look confident as he shook his head dejectedly after clumsy loss of possession. He completed 24 of his 31 passes (77 per cent) and won four of his seven duels (57 per cent)''.
Daily Express was also alarmed by Gravenberch. ''He has never really managed to reach the level of the 2024/25 title-winning year again and at times found this match very difficult. He was therefore taken off after an hour.''
This season, Gravenberch has played 183 minutes across four Premier League matches. Iraola also gave him 21 minutes against Atlético in the opening match of the Champions League.