Arne Slot's latest comments about Ryan Gravenberch suggest Liverpool could be about to make a big mistake - opinion

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Ryan Gravenberch has been locked down to a new Liverpool contract, and it sounds like Arne Slot is ruling out a much-needed addition.The news of the extension was welcomed by Liverpool fans everywhere, who have seen first-hand just how talented a midfielder the Dutchman is. Someone needs to tell that to Slot, who has suggested that Gravenberch negates the need to sign a #6 this summer.

DISCUSS: This is not the game for Rio Ngumoha, nor for the returning Florian Wirtz 👇 Predicted XI Liverpool vs Galatasaray Arne Slot is wrong about Ryan Gravenberch’s Liverpool role Exploding onto the scene last season, Gravenberch has nailed down the starting spot at the base of Liverpool’s midfield. He starts almost every game for Liverpool, and is undoubtedly one of the side’s most important players.

Discussing the announcement of Gravenberch’s new contract, Slot told ZiggoSport: “He is a really good player. And because he did so well, there was no longer any need to bring someone else in for that position.” No one will argue the quality of Liverpool’s current holding midfielder, but Gravenberch is limited in a defensive role.The claim that Liverpool now don’t need to sign a six is concerning.