Ryan Gravenberch could face another move and Liverpool midfielder has proven it

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Ryan Gravenberch has been impressing with Holland in the World Cup in a different role to the one he has had at LiverpoolWhen Arne Slot took over the reins from Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss two years ago, one of his first major tactical decisions was to transform Ryan Gravenberch into a defensive midfielder.Given the manner in which the Reds then romped to a record-equalling 20th championship with Gravenberch voted among the best Premier League players of the season, the switch most certainly paid instant dividends.There was, though, an admission from the player himself that opponents had become wise to the move during the second half of the campaign."Now I don't get the ball as much, they (opponents) know how we play and they want to close the middle," said Gravenberch. "It makes it a little bit difficult for me but I have to find the way through."Slot opted for a more subtle change last season with Gravenberch operating in a slightly more free role which allowed him to augment the attack more readily.With six strikes and six assists compared to just four assists the previous season, it worked regards improving the number of goal contributions from the Holland international.But with Alexis Mac Allister struggling for form and Wataru Endo either injured or overlooked, it came at the expense of some defensive solidity which played a part in Liverpool shipping 53 goals in the top flight - their most in a 38-game Premier League campaign.Gravenberch is playing in another different position in the engine room for Holland at the World Cup, one of two more advanced players ahead of number six Frenkie de Jong.Holland opened with a 2-2 draw against Japan in which Gravenberch assisted both goals, with the Liverpool man subsequently playing an important role in comprehensive wins over Sweden and Tunisia that have set up a round-of-32 clash with Morocco."A lot has changed in the last two years," said Gravenberch this week.

There is still room for improvement."Indeed, Holland national team coach Ronald Koeman is in agreement. "Two years ago, his situation was different," he said of Gravenberch."You only really develop when you play every week, and that has happened.

When he went to Liverpool, he became a starter, but there is still room for development in recognising situations in matches."But he has taken big steps, and that has really shown. There is no point in talking about two years ago, because he has improved significantly."Gravenberch's next step, though, will come under Andoni Iraola after the Spaniard replaced the sacked Slot as Reds boss earlier this month.Having signed an improved six-year contract with the club earlier this year, there is little doubt the club and player envisage Gravenberch's future being at Anfield for many seasons to come.Liverpool at present are not actively pursuing midfield reinforcements but that could change with question marks over the futures of Curtis Jones and Endo - who are both approaching the last 12 months of their contracts - an Allister having not been offered a new deal amid speculation of interest from Spain.How Gravenberch fits into Iraola's midfield plan will intrigue.While the new head coach was similar to predecessor Slot in opting for a 4-2-3-1 formation at Bournemouth, at least one of the two deeper central midfielders was significantly more defensive-minded, a role which Gravenberch has moved away from in the last 12 months.And his performances for Holland during the World Cup have perhaps suggested Gravenberch direction of travel is now away from being a number six - and will have given the watching Iraola food for thought.A possible new role awaits for the versatile midfielder on his return to the AXA Training Centre.