Ryan Gravenberch has last laugh as Bayern Munich's feelings on player emerge
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Ryan Gravenberch earned the title of Liverpool's Merseyside derby day hero, having assisted Hugo Ekitike in scoring after netting a Premier League goal himself against Everton at Anfield.
The Reds triumphed 2-1, and the admiration for the Dutchman soared to new levels.
Later, he delivered a measured pass to Ekitike, who took it in his stride and found room to slot past Everton's Jordan Pickford.
Gravenberch went on to play the full length of the derby, making more tackles than any other Reds player, showcasing just how comprehensive his individual performance was.
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The national press were left singing praises about what they witnessed from the 23-year-old, who continues to play a crucial role in Arne Slot's team, having assumed his significant midfield position at the start of the 2024/25 Premier League title-winning campaign.
This signifies a significant rise for the player who joined from Bayern Munich, where he had been used sparingly, on transfer deadline day in summer 2023.
And according to reports, Gravenberch's performance has caused a wave of "regret" to sweep over his former club for their decision to let him go.
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Gravenberch has become a key player at Anfield.
"Of course, there is internal regret over Ryan Gravenberch's exit from FC Bayern," Christian Falk explained to CF Bayern Insider back in May.
"The club knew what he was capable of, but he needed playing time (which he's been given at Liverpool) that he was never going to get at Bayern Munich."
Falk, speaking candidly, labels the decision to offload the midfielder as "haunting."
Virgil van Dijk spoke about Gravenberch, who is also his teammate at international level with the Netherlands, after Saturday's game
He said: "He's unbelievable