Liverpool and Fulham played out a 2-2 draw at Anfield after what turned out to be an entertaining game of Premier League football.
The Reds fell behind as Andreas Pereira broke the deadlock and also went down to ten men as Andy Robertson was sent off for a foul on Harry Wilson.
Cody Gakpo equalised in the second half, but Rodrigo Muniz appeared to win the game for the visitors with a close-range finish.
However, Diogo Jota marked his return to the team with a fantastic goal to give his side the point.
And Arne Slot has singled out one player for special praise after the game at Anfield.
Arne Slot seriously impressed by Ryan Gravenberch’s performance for Liverpool
After Robertson’s red card, Slot opted to re-gig his team as he opted to play with a back three, with Ryan Gravenberch joining Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez at the back.
The Dutchman has been fantastic in midfield this season and carried on in the same vein in an unfamiliar position, although he returned to midfield after Curtis Jones’ substitution in the 70th minute.
Slot lauded his compatriot for seamlessly slotting in at centre-back as the Dutchman continues to play the best football of his career.
“Impressed, like everyone else at the stadium or the ones who saw the game,” said Slot in his post-match press conference.
“Ryan did outstanding, again today. Without the ball, he was mostly in the last line. Had to play sometimes against the number nine and wingers who are really fast. And with the ball, he came into the midfield. Outstanding performance from him.
Gravenberch’s stats vs Fulham
Michael Owen feels Gravenberch has been the best player in the Premier League this season, and after his recent display, even neutral fans might be inclined to agree with that opinion.
- 64/67 passes (96%) – 2nd in game
- 80 touches (1st)
- 3/3 aerial duels (1st)
- 2/2 tackles
- 1 clearance
- 2 interceptions
- Not dribbled past
Gravenberch has played every Premier League and UEFA Champions League game for Liverpool this season and has also impressed for his country under Ronald Koeman.
Perhaps missing out on Martin Zubimendi wasn’t really the end of the world for the Reds…
Receive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox
