Liverpool boss Arne Slot may already have the perfect alternative for Ryan Gravenberch within his squad, which could save the club millions. When Dutchman Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp in the summer, one of the major talking points was Liverpool 's midfield.

Arne Slot inherited a world-class squad of players from Jurgen Klopp in the summer, with some of the biggest stars in world football plying their trade for Liverpool. However, the Dutch manager has admitted two players have 'surprised' him the most during his half-year in charge.

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Such was Liverpool’s dominant position after Gakpo’s second of the afternoon, Slot opted to ring the changes and hand a rest to Ryan Gravenberch in particular. On in the Dutchman’s place was Endo but he was on the receiving end of a high challenge from Julio Enciso, who himself was a second half substitute.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has lifted the lid on why he wanted to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer. Zubimendi was a top target for the

Slot does not appear to trust Wataru Endo as a regular starter and the lack of options mean former Bayern Munich star Gravenberch and ... take Dom [Szoboszlai] and Ryan off at half-time, but ...

The Hungarian's outstanding goal on Saturday made a few more onlookers sit up and take notice of his performances in Slot's system this season.

Liverpool boss Slot: Hughes built this Bournemouth team; Kluivert v Gravenberch will be interesting Liverpool boss Arne Slot says facing in-form Bournemouth on Saturday will be a major test. The Cherries go to Anfield on the fringes of the top four after a superb run of results.

Ryan Gravenberch has been a shining light in Arne Slot's Liverpool this season with the Dutch star benefitting from the change in manager last summer. Gravenberch arrived as a deadline day ...

Liverpool missed out on signing Martin Zubimendi last summer and Arne Slot has spoken about the failed move, with Arsenal are now eyeing the Real Sociedad midfielder

Virgil van Dijk has paid tribute to his Liverpool team-mates Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo as they continue to shine under Arne Slot

Arne Slot has picked out Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch as two players who have surprised him with their quality since he arrived as Liverpool boss. It has been a brilliant time for Slot since he joined the Reds,