Liverpool star who has 'escaped criticism' slammed after Nottingham Forest nightmare

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Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has been criticised following the Reds' dismal defeat against Nottingham Forest - which saw them lose further ground in the Premier League.Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol has singled out Ryan Gravenberch for criticism and insists the midfielder's performances have gone under the radar in recent weeks.Arne Slot's team suffered another dismal Premier League defeat on Saturday, despite desperately needing to turn their fortunes around. They were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest - their joint-heaviest Premier League defeat at Anfield.The result comes just weeks after Liverpool were beaten by the same scoreline away at Manchester City, and is their sixth defeat in the last seven league matches.

However, Nicol reckons Gravenberch's performances have been sub-par of late, yet the Dutchman's form has not been spoken about as much as others."There's one guy who I think has escaped criticism so far; Gravenberch," the former Red told ESPN. He's another one who, as fantastic as he was last year, has completely disappeared again."Gravenberch has established himself as a crucial player for Slot after making the No.6 role his own last term.

While the midfielder's output is perhaps better this season, with three goals and two assists compared to just four assists last campaign, Nicol is of the opinion that he has not done enough from a defensive standpoint.The Reds now face a crucial run of fixtures as they look to turn their fortunes around and regain some form. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.