Ryan Gravenberch has expressed his optimism for the 2024-25 season, revealing that he felt a strong sense of excitement when he reported for pre-season training.
The Dutch midfielder has quickly established himself as a standout performer for Liverpool, earning widespread acclaim and the Standard Chartered Player of the Month award for September.
Following his participation in Euro 2024 with the Netherlands, Gravenberch was eager to work under new head coach Arne Slot and to build upon a season filled with valuable lessons.
His impressive form reflects his determination to capitalize on his experiences and contribute significantly to Liverpool’s success this campaign.
Speaking in the latest edition of Walk On, the club’s eMagazine, Ryan Gravenberch said: “It was really nice to be back at Liverpool after the summer because I was very excited to start this season and really happy to work under the new coach.
“So far it has been really nice.
“We started on zero again with the new coach.
“Everyone started on zero and had to… not impress, but show themselves again because we have a new coach who is making new decisions.
“Training is different, of course, because there is different staff. We are doing different exercises.
“[Jürgen] Klopp had his exercises and the coach likes to do his own exercises so I think it’s a bit different this season, but as I said it has been nice.
“I think he likes everything in position, for us to be in possession and to kill the opponent with passes.
“I am really happy with that style and enjoy the way we play.”
“I think I had an OK season for my first season in the Premier League,” Gravenberch continued.
“My goal was to get more minutes than I had at my previous club and I reached that goal.
“There were ups and downs, but in the end I look back at my first season at Liverpool with a good feeling.
“The Premier League is quicker than German football. It is more intense, both when you are in possession and when you are pressing.
“Counter-attacks are at speed and I think you get more time on the ball when you are in possession in the Bundesliga. You have to adapt here, but how quickly you adapt depends.
“Every player is different and, to be honest, I like a period to adapt. I wasn’t used to the Premier League, of course, and I didn’t play a lot of football before I came here, but I had the time to adapt and I really needed it.
“It can take time to build relationships on the pitch and, what I said, every player is different.
“I think if you train a lot with your teammates you adapt to them quicker and adapt to the league quicker.”
As the October international break approaches, Slot’s team sits at the top of the Premier League, having made winning starts in both the Champions League and the Carabao Cup.
While trophies are the ultimate goal for Gravenberch and his teammates, they understand the importance of maintaining the level-headed approach that has brought them success so far.
“We just have to see game by game and not look too far in front,” the 22-year-old stressed.
“Of course, as a player you want to win a lot of prizes, especially the Premier League, but the other prizes as well.
“It is an exciting time to be at Liverpool and, for me, this season, my goal is to win more prizes.
“That is my big aim for this season, but we will see game by game.”
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