Ryan Gravenberch opens up on his improvements under Arne Slot at Liverpool - as Reds star explains his new role amid criticism from national team boss Ronald Koeman

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has opened up on his improvements under Arne Slot after just three games of the Dutchman's reign.

Slot has enjoyed a more of less perfect start to life in charge of the Reds,winning his first three matches of the Premier League season without conceding a goal.

He faced a mammoth task of taking over from fan favourite Jurgen Klopp,but has already made his mark on the side,and Gravenberch has played a huge role in the transformation.

The midfielder has played a No 6 role so far this campaign,and shone in the 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford in the final match before the international break on Sunday.

Now,speaking to SoccerNews.nl,he has opened up on the reasons behind his stark improvement in the opening matches of the season.

Koeman said that Gravenberch has 'finally realised what is asked of him' as he builds his career

He was criticised by national team boss Ronald Koeman at the start of the international break,however,for his apparent attitude,as adjudged by the former Everton manager.

Koeman responded to one journalist's glowing praise for the defensive midfielder by saying: 'I am glad you added that last part. I have always seen the potential in him.

'But I believed he lacked focus,this is something that he had to improve and now it seems that he finally realises what is asked of him.'

Despite turning out 26 times for the Reds last season,Gravenberch did not play a single minute in a Euro 2024 campaign which saw the Netherlands reach the semi-finals.

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