Ryan Gravenberch has been a standout performer for Liverpool in the opening months of the campaign, and he has received support from former Reds players past and present
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Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool(Image: Offside via Getty Images)
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Liverpool will look to bounce back from three consecutive defeats when they host Manchester United this weekend. And the Reds have been handed a huge boost after Arne Slot revealed on Friday morning that Ryan Gravenberch is fit to feature against Ruben Amorim's side.
The midfielder was replaced at half-time during the Netherlands' 4-0 win over Finland on Sunday night. Dutch boss Ronald Koeman later revealed the Reds midfielder had been substituted for Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders due to a muscle issue.
"Ryan indicated he had some minor hamstring problems. Of course, we didn’t take any risks with that," he said.
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But providing an update on Friday morning, Slot said: "Ryan is compleyely fit, still has to train but fit, we are in a good place with the Dutch side."
And Gravenberch has been supported by former Liverpool players past and present after taking to Instagram on Thursday night. The former Bayern Munich man shared several pictures from his day-to-day life, featuring his time at the club, with the Dutch national team and moments as a new father.
Gravenberch became a father in August, after he and his partner Cindy Peroti announced back in May that they were expecting their first child.
The series of pictures, captioned with a love heart emoji, drew reactions from Hugo Ekitike, Ibrahima Konate, Rio Ngumoha, Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, Andy Robertson and Milos Kerkez.
Meanwhile, the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott, and Kostas Tsimikas – on loan at Aston Villa and AS Roma, respectively – also reacted to the post with a like.
Arsenal's Jurrien Timber, Gravenberch's Netherlands teammate, commented: "Long journey."
Speaking last month, Gravenberch revealed how he is now playing with more freedom. He said: "It’s the coach that gives me the confidence. This season we have more freedom in the midfield.
"Last season I was only on the six, like deep, deep. Now I can go more forward, which you saw today. My strength is also there. I’m happy with that and also happy with the goal.
He’s (Arne Slot) very clear. What comes to his mind, he tells you. And also the tactical part is really good."