100% ground duels won: Liverpool destroyer has been Reds’ sole shining light in first half v Wolves | OneFootball

It’s been a pretty poor start for Arne Slot’s Liverpool in Saturday’s evening clash against Wolves – but at least Ryan Gravenberch has continued to impress.

The Dutch international posted yet another solid showing in the middle of the park as the Merseysiders’ deepest-lying midfielder.

The visitors have since found a long-awaited breakthrough against the Wanderers thanks to Ibrahima Konate’s late-headed effort in the dying stages of the first half.

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The scoreline, as it currently stands, sees the Carabao Cup holders take top spot in the Premier League following Manchester City’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.

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What do the stats say about Ryan Gravenberch’s first half against Wolves?

Ryan Gravenberch (just right of Trent Alexander-Arnold) in action against Wolves – (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Our No.38’s contributions will no doubt have gone under the radar given he’s not winning games with thunderous 30-yard winners.

However, his latest stats recorded against Wolves (courtesy of Sofascore) prove he’s no less important as far as our efforts of asserting ourselves on the pitch are concerned.

The former Bayern Munich man completed every ground duel (4/4) he contested on Saturday night and only lost possession once in the opening 45 minutes of action in the West Midlands.

Gravenberch was very reliable, as ever, in possession, completing 97% (32/33) of his passes against the Premier League’s bottom side.

Again, not the kind of showing that’s going to have pundits drooling left, right and centre, but one that absolutely shouldn’t escape the notice of anyone of a red persuasion.

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