News'Just getting better' – Thiago thrilled to see Ryan Gravenberch evolution

Gravenberch has started all five of the Reds’ fixtures so far this season, most recently claiming UEFA’s Player of the Match award as Arne Slot’s men beat AC Milan 3-1 in the Champions League at San Siro on Tuesday night.

Deployed in a deeper position in the centre of the pitch, the Dutchman has regularly caught the eye as Slot’s side have also won three out of four Premier League outings.

Thiago shared a dressing room with Gravenberch at the club last season before his retirement, and upon his return to Anfield as a supporter last weekend spoke of his appreciation for the No.38.

“All great players have to get experience, they have to adapt to different experiences they live in the game. And he is doing that,” Thiago told Liverpoolfc.com.

“He is just getting better in that position in the midfield, sometimes the No.6. You can see it is really flowing through the midfielders, it’s really good to see how he is evolving and adapting to that position.

“He is an intelligent kid so he will adapt very fast. Any moment of the game, anything that the coach says, he did it.

“We have to say that they played incredibly well the three in the midfield because it’s not just him, it’s Macca [Alexis Mac Allister] there, it’s Dom [Szoboszlai] as well around. Being surrounded by good players makes you a better player as well.”

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