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RYAN GRAVENBERCH CRITICIZED FOR LETHARGIC DISPLAY AS LIVERPOOL CONCERNS RISE
Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch was labelled "lazy" by Dutch legend Pierre van Hooijdonk after a poor display for the Netherlands. The criticism comes amid a tough season for the Reds under Arne Slot.
Ryan Gravenberch Slammed After Holland's display against Poland - Photo Credit: Getty Images
News about Ryan Gravenberch's poor performance for the Netherlands will not sit well with Arne Slot.
In their penultimate FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification encounter on Friday, the Liverpool star played for his country against Poland. The Netherlands would have qualified for the competition next summer with a victory, but they were held to a 1-1 draw, maintaining their three-point lead at the top of Group G.
The 23-year-old began the game with Reds teammates Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk, and it was the midfielder and captain who received harsh criticism from former Netherlands international Pierre van Hooijdonk.
The former striker, who played for teams like Nottingham Forest and Celtic, called Gravenberch's performance "lazy" and chastised him for failing to follow runners during the match.
Using words from Voetbal International, Van Hooijdonk stated during his analysis of the game's video: "It is laziness, because you think the ball will not fall there anyway." For instance, everyone was "on" against Spain, and nobody let their man go.
"But you actually have a false sense of dominance when you have a lot of possession against those kinds of teams." Even though Gravenberch has not yet attained the great heights he did the previous season, he has been one of the few positive influences in the resoundingly awful season for the defending Premier League champions.
Slot, who has suffered a record poor run of five league losses in six games, would be under much greater pressure if his form declined. Gravenberch has been a constant for the Reds aside from missing the season opener against Bournemouth due to suspension and the 3-2 loss to Brentford due to injury.
With two assists in all competitions and three goals already in the league, his final product has undergone a significant change. He did not score a goal the previous season, so this is already a huge improvement.
Gravenberch acknowledged that Slot was the reason for his higher numbers and acknowledged that his manager had granted him more authority to proceed. Gravenberch said on TNT Sports, "It’s the coach that gives me the confidence," following his goal in Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Everton in September.
"We have greater flexibility in the midfield this season. I was only on the six, like deep, deep, last season. As you witnessed today, I am now able to move on. That is also my strength.
"I am pleased with that as well as the objective. I believe I did not even score last season. Naturally, I want to score more goals and provide more assists this season. I am rather pleased with today.
FLORIAN WIRTZ BREAKS SILENCE AFTER GARY NEVILLE CRITIQUES LIVERPOOL PERFORMANCE
Liverpool's Florian Wirtz faces harsh criticism from pundits like Gary Neville after a tough start. A German report claims the £120m signing is "not interested" in the noise, blaming it on ex-Man Utd commentators.
Florian Wirtz Addresses Liverpool Backlash - Photo Credit: Getty Images
After playing a very promising game against Real Madrid, Florian Wirtz appeared to have turned things around at Liverpool. Unfortunately, that turned out to be somewhat of a false dawn on the following outing, much like the team as a whole.
After suffering a humiliating 3-0 loss to Manchester City, Liverpool went into the international break with a bad taste in their mouth. If the refereeing performance was poor, it was only surpassed by Arne Slot's team's performance, which had nothing to gain from the contest.
It is critical to evaluate Wirtz in light of these group conflicts. However, it is also not unreasonable to argue that, even with a struggling club, he ought to have been able to make a bigger impression given the name and cost he brought with him.
Nevertheless, people like Gary Neville have undoubtedly added too much. Slot must be the main target of attention, given how badly everyone is playing, but the media is still swarming Wirtz like vultures.
Wirtz has had a bit of a baptism of fire, even by English press standards. Neville threw a fit at him during the Manchester City loss.
Neville stated on the Gary Neville Podcast that "Wirtz is an issue, let us call it what it is." "There is a problem.
Even though he is worth £120 million ($158 million), he appeared to be a young lad. That is not possible.
Neville called it a "big worry" and, just for good measure, added that Wirtz had been "mauled" and "chucked around the pitch" by Man City. "Really awful day" is how he described the German international's performance.
Therefore, you could understandably ask where Wirtz's head is when he departs to represent his nation. However, the national news reports that he is handling things calmly.
According to a Bild story, readers do not have to feel sorry for Wirtz. He is "not especially interested" in the comments, which is the main reason for this.
The article also points out that the harshest criticism seems to share a common trait. The transfer has been described to as "destructive" by Wayne Rooney, "trouble" by Neville, and "question" by Rio Ferdinand.
According to the German publication, all of these former players who are now commentators have close ties to Manchester United. Therefore, it is not entirely shocking that they are keen to destroy a costly Liverpool recruit.
To be fair, that is probably a bit harsh, especially for Neville. He is now nearly as well-known as a commentator as he was as a Manchester United player, and he is not afraid to voice his honest thoughts.
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Furthermore, it is not as if Wirtz has received no criticism from Liverpool sources. Only the most ardent (or possibly unyielding) followers would deny that they had a little higher expectation.
However, the Man Utd ties might contribute to the explanation of why the criticism has been so harsh at such an early stage. The vast majority of those who watched Wirtz in Germany share the Bild article's unwavering confidence that he will do well as those around him step up their game.
Furthermore, Liverpool will not support any action that enables Wirtz to ignore the criticism and silence the clamour, even if the Man Utd connections do not fully explain everything. Repeated external attacks can even be welcomed since Slot requires a siege mindset to restore his team to its peak.
TOP DEFENDER NICO SCHLOTTERBECK SNUBS CONTRACT, OPENING DOORS FOR LIVERPOOL MOVE
Liverpool's hopes of signing Nico Schlotterbeck rise as the Dortmund defender stalls on a new contract. The German is frustrated with tactics, putting Reds and Bayern Munich on alert for a 2026 transfer.
Liverpool’s Transfer Hopes Soar - COURTESY/PHOTO
The rumoured refusal of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck to extend his contract at Signal Iduna Park has greatly increased Liverpool's chances of acquiring a new centre-back.
Bild claims that the 25-year-old German international is thinking about leaving the team because he has become more and more irritated with manager Niko Kovač's tactical style.
Schlotterbeck is reportedly dissatisfied with Dortmund's defensive scheme under Kovač, which emphasises a more cautious, risk-averse approach to play.
Schlotterbeck, who has established himself as a ball-playing centre-half who excels in progressive systems, has apparently felt constrained and underappreciated in his current position.
Nico Schlotterbeck is a bonus for Liverpool to sign him.
Several elite European teams, including Liverpool, have taken notice of the player's unwillingness to extend his contract, which is scheduled to expire in the summer of 2027.
Schlotterbeck is viewed by the Reds, who plan to reorganise their defence in 2026, as the perfect player to either support or eventually replace Virgil van Dijk.
The defensive line has been strengthened by Liverpool manager Arne Slot, especially in light of the mounting doubts about Ibrahima Konaté's future.
The Reds are looking at other options because the French defender has not agreed to an agreement and might depart on a free transfer next summer. In addition to Schlotterbeck, Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi is still a top pick on the team's shortlist.
The German defender is a target for the Reds.
Liverpool will, however, have fierce competition to sign Schlotterbeck. Bayern Munich is also keeping a careful eye on the situation, according to Bild.
According to reports, the Bavarian powerhouses have asked him about his availability, although any domestic transfer could be complicated by the two teams' relationship.
This might be a significant step for Liverpool. Schlotterbeck's predicament offers a unique chance to acquire a seasoned, left-footed defender in his prime, since the team is currently studying Bundesliga players as part of their defensive rebuild.
The Liverpool transfer target speaks up about his future, saying, "My agent is taking care of everything."
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