"Playing Ryan Gravenberch as a No.6 is a bit like playing Pirlo in a No.6. A different type of player but more attacking, more comfortable on the ball rather than a hard-working, difficult, strong defensive midfield player," Barnes told The Rest Is Football.
"Gravenberch has looked rejuvenated at the start of this season under new manager Arne Slot, who has used the 22-year-old in a No.6 role; quite the contrast from the box-to-box function he's been known for in the past."
"However, the 13-time Netherlands international struggled to make an impact right away at Anfield, starting just 12 Premier League games and completing 90 minutes once."
"Gravenberch is second only to Virgil van Dijk among Liverpool players for passes completed in the Premier League so far this season, while he's only behind Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szobszlai for final-third passes completed."
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