Ryan Gravenberch hailed as 'best in world' as Arne Slot transformation complete
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Joleon Lescott believes Liverpool star Ryan Gravenberch could be the finest holding midfielder on the planet.
However, under Slot's guidance, Gravenberch has evolved from a peripheral figure to the engine room of Liverpool's midfield and played a crucial part in their Premier League triumph last season.
He shone as the Reds overcame local rivals Everton 2-1 last week, netting and providing an assist, and former Toffees defender Lescott believes the 23-year-old is now amongst, if not the finest, No.
When questioned on In The Mixer, brought to you by Sky Bet, whether Gravenberch is the world's premier holding midfielder, Lescott responded: "There's an argument for it.
"His contributions, his goals and assists.
He's been the best No.
If you're one of the best in any position in the Premier League, then you're going to be considered the best in the world."
Following his outstanding display against Everton at Anfield, club captain Virgil van Dijk lavished praise on his fellow countryman, declaring: "Ryan is unbelievable.
"He's very important to the way we play.
I'm very pleased for him because he puts in a lot of hard work to do what he's doing today."
Gravenberch featured in just 12 Premier League fixtures during Klopp's final campaign at the helm.
By comparison, he was named in the starting XI for all but one league encounter under Slot last year, and has begun every match this season as well, except for the club's curtain-raiser against Bournemouth, when he served a suspension.