Jurgen Klopp says Ryan Gravenberch CAN play No.6 role for Liverpool | Football Top Stories

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that new signing Ryan Gravenberch can play in the No.6 role for the club, despite the Dutchman's natural position being further forward.

Gravenberch joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window, and is seen as one of the most exciting young midfielders in Europe. He is known for his versatility, and can play in a number of different positions.

Klopp believes that Gravenberch has the potential to be the long-term replacement for Fabinho, who left Liverpool for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad in July.

"I think definitely in the future he has the potential to play as a No. 6," Klopp said. "The only thing about Alexis Mac Allister - he can play the position - is, is he a classical 6 how you would draw it? Probably not. But the position in football has changed over the years."

"I think Ryan, with his physicality, with his skillset, with his football brain, he has the potential to play as a No. 6 in the future. But I think it's important that we don't put too much pressure on him too early."

"He's still a young player, he's still adapting to the Premier League, he's still adapting to the team. So let's see how it goes. But I'm very excited about his potential."

Gravenberch made his Liverpool debut in the Community Shield victory over Manchester City in July, and has since gone on to make a number of appearances in pre-season. He is expected to be a key part of Klopp's squad in the 2023/24 season.

Why Gravenberch could be a success in the No.6 role

Gravenberch has a number of attributes that would make him well-suited to the No.6 role. He is physically strong, and has good stamina. He is also good at reading the game and breaking up play.

Gravenberch is also a good passer of the ball, and can help to start attacks from deep. He is also capable of scoring goals, as he showed with his long-range strike against Manchester City in the Community Shield.

Of course, Gravenberch will need time to adapt to the No.6 role. It is a demanding position, and requires a lot of discipline and tactical awareness. However, Klopp is confident that Gravenberch has the potential to be a success in the role.

What it means for Liverpool

If Gravenberch can successfully transition to the No.6 role, it will be a major boost for Liverpool. It would give them a long-term solution to their problem position in midfield.

It would also allow Klopp to be more flexible with his team selection. He would be able to play Gravenberch at the base of midfield, or further forward if needed.

Overall, Klopp's comments about Gravenberch's potential to play in the No.6 role are very positive news for Liverpool fans. It shows that the club is planning for the future, and is confident that Gravenberch can be a key part of their team for many years to come.