Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch admits he’s now “taking higher care” of himself off the pitch, additionally lauding the impression of Arne Slot and John Heitinga.
Gravenberch has been one of many tales of the season at Anfield, having endured a stable however unspectacular first 12 months there.
Thriving in a double pivot alongside Alexis Mac Allister, the Dutchman has began all 30 of Liverpool’s Premier League video games in 2024/25.
Chatting with Liverpool’s matchday programme for final Wednesday’s go to of Everton, Gravenberch revealed he’s taking care of himself extra along with his weight loss program in comparison with final season.
“Clearly, final 12 months was a giant adjustment for me, transferring golf equipment and settling in to a brand new nation,” Gravenberch mentioned.
“It takes time. This season, I’m taking part in extra, I’m feeling extra assured and bodily I’m in higher form.
“And, to be sincere, I consider that I’ve been taking higher care of myself when it comes to restoration and weight loss program too.”
Gravenberch has thrived in his first season alongside Slot and the 22-year-old was additionally fast to reward his new boss.
“I get on rather well with him,” he added.
“I worth his readability and directness. He’s very clear in what he desires from us gamers and I like that in a coach.
“I do know the place I stand and he is aware of what to anticipate from me. Plus, I like his fashion of play, constructing from the again – that’s how I used to be introduced up.”
The affect of Liverpool assistant coach Heitinga additionally isn’t misplaced on Gravenberch, with the midfielder saying he and his colleague have “analysed” his recreation, having labored collectively in Ajax’s U19s.
Admittedly, a protracted season has began to meet up with Gravenberch, however that’s solely pure, having solely as soon as revamped 30 league begins in his profession.
Liverpool’s No. 38 has nonetheless been a revelation on the coronary heart of the midfield, nonetheless, with solely Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah taking part in extra minutes within the league.
Gravenberch has additionally made extra interceptions (52) than anybody else this season, forward of his membership and worldwide captain Van Dijk (48) in second place.
At 22, there’s nonetheless a lot extra to come back from him, however Liverpool should guarantee they deal with him fastidiously, not risking burnout.
