26 Oct 2026 11:20:52
{Ed's Note - NOTSOZIPPY has posted a new article entitled, Liverpool Player Ratings v Brighton
26 Oct 2026 12:11:52
For me, not sure on the universal targeting of Grav. I think is form is up ticking. Was at the match yesterday and he had a few very good defensive contributions as well as some good moments on the ball.
As a ten, was involved in making some interceptions too. Although he clearly is not a ten.
Some positional stuff for sure. Odd piece he could be a bit more aware. But there's some massive negative overeaction on here in my opinion.
For me, he was a solid contributor who I think is getting better through the season.
I will say this though. Nyoni was unreal for me when he came on. Positionally, he was sniffing out danger all over the place. Very impressed with him.
26 Oct 2026 12:31:18
I didn't watch the game but listened on radio whilst I was digging up garden. Based on what I heard it sounded like Nyoni made more of an impact in 20 minutes than Gravenberch in the previous 70.
I think Grav is a great athlete, fantastic at carrying and has the build to be a rangy 6 who can turn defence into attack at the drop of the shoulder. However, I think he is very limited on his passing range and in game intelligence and he lacks a defensive desire.
I think he and his agent has taken the club to the cleaners with his new contract I am left wanting more, he has looked our worst midfielder in the games I have seen this season and reminds me of Grav under Klopp. It seems AI doesn't know what to do with him either, but we saw what he can be under Slot so hopefully he can prove me wrong.
26 Oct 2026 13:45:50
Nyoni made more defensive contributions than many other players. Thought he was he outstanding outside one hairy moment which he recovered.
26 Oct 2026 15:10:40
I agree with Man of Todd on his Grav summary. I thought he has been improving (was good against City for example) but we need more bite and aggression in there. Watch the build up to the Ayari chance in the first half. They get that chance directly because he pulls out twice from making a challenge when the ball is winnable after their throw in. They score at that point and it's a very different game.
I do think in terms of def stability and transitioning the ball directly to our attacking players, Macca and Nyoni are currently our best CM pairing.
26 Oct 2026 15:51:02
Welsh Xavi, I agree with that. Nyoni and Macca looks a good pair at this moment in time.
Grav is learning and up ticking. Not at his best but improving in the system. Just taking him some more time. I think every player is up ticking right now to be honest. Hope that trend continues.
That's why I'm reluctant to criticize any player too much at the moment. Keep improving as they are doing and see where each can get their performance to. Grav is improving so let's see if he can keep doing so and get to the level that he is undoubtedly capable of in this season. We know he can do it. We ve seen it. He just needs to get back to those levels in this different system.