Jamie Carragher’s Comparison: Ryan Gravenberch and Patrick Vieira playing style
Ryan Gravenberch, Liverpool’s next midfield wonder, has attracted the eye of football icon Jamie Carragher, who sees similarities between the Dutchman and former Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira in his playing style. Gravenberch, who just moved from Bayern Munich to Liverpool for a staggering €40 million, has made an immediate impact on the pitch, scoring once and assisting twice across all competitions.
Carragher applauded Gravenberch’s potential in an exclusive interview, predicting that the 21-year-old could turn out to be a really special player under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Carragher praised Gravenberch’s quickness with the ball, comparing it to Vieira’s style as Arsenal’s midfield maestro.
Carragher said: “Just looking at him, he looks like a footballer – the size, the physique. He reminds me a little bit of Patrick Vieira, that way he glides through with the ball. You can see signs of that.”
The Dutch midfielder has shown glimpses of his ability as a left-sided No.8 in Klopp’s technical framework, exhibiting versatility and efficiency. Gravenberch scored his first goal for Liverpool in the UEFA Europa League against Union Saint-Gilloise.
With Curtis Jones suspended for the coming Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion, the stage is set for Gravenberch to make his Premier League debut at the Amex Stadium. As Liverpool continues to observe the evolution of this bright talent, the resemblances of Vieira’s effect in Gravenberch’s playing style suggest an intriguing ride ahead for the young midfielder at Anfield.
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