Ever since Fabinho’s departure, Liverpool have yet been able to land a replacement that they perceive as their main target.
Last season Liverpool missed out on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia who both opted to join Chelsea and have yet been able to really impress since their arrivals.
The trend continued into this summer with Arne Slot’s main target Martin Zubimendi informing the Reds his wish to stay with his boyhood club Real Sociedad.
It’s looking increasingly more likely Liverpool won’t settle for anyone in that position after failing to land the Spaniard, but after Saturday’s outing, Ryan Gravenberch looks like he could be more than capable to be an ever-present in the double pivot alongside Alexis Mac Allister.
Speaking on LFCTV, Neil Mellor also praised the midfielder’s performance at Portman Road.
“Gravenberch was magnificent, he earned the right to start and he delivered.
“He had 71 touches in the game and 59 passes. We know he can dribble with the ball, but he was always an option for his teammates, I thought he was magnificent,” Mellor said.
Having been involved in minimal training sessions ahead of the Chelsea game, Rodri was left out by Guardiola.
However, there is every expectation that the Euro 2024 winner will be selected in the squad for this contest, albeit likely among the replacements.
