ReactionRyan Gravenberch explains the Liverpool switch that led to Bayer Leverkusen win
Ryan Gravenberch credited a step up in intensity by Liverpool after they stormed to a 4-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
The Reds netted all four goals following the half-time interval at Anfield on Tuesday night, as Luiz Diaz struck a hat-trick alongside a Cody Gakpo header that required VAR intervention.
Arne Slot's men were left frustrated at the interval of the league-phase contest having been unable to assert themselves fully, though ended as deserved victors.
Gravenberch, who completed the full match as Liverpool made it four wins from four in Europe, was quick to praise his teammates and their ability to switch up their pressing and intensity to earn the result.
"I think we did really good in the second half," the No.38 reflected post-match.
"In the first half [it] was a bit difficult. Leverkusen did it good, they pressed us really good, but I think in the second half we played with more intensity, pressed them really good and after we scored four, so we're really happy tonight."
On the step up in intensity specifically, he added: "I think that is the key and also in the second half Anfield was amazing. Then you also get more power to show yourself and you see in the second half we scored four.
"[The atmosphere was good] also against Brighton on the weekend. It was amazing and today as well. They really give us power when they're like this."
Unable to break down the Bundesliga champions for an hour, Slot's charges required a moment of magic, which came from Curtis Jones' defence-splitting pass to Diaz before the winger's clever dinked finish to open the scoring.
"Even I didn't see the pass! Curtis is a really good player and he did a really good job today," Gravenberch continued.
"Obviously you see today, you see the pass he gives to Lucho, and the finish is also decent. I think they both did a really good job.
"Obviously Curtis plays on the No.10 and Lucho is a bit different, but I think he did a good job as a No.9 today!"
On the victory boosting confidence within the squad, the midfielder added: "Of course. Bayer Leverkusen is a really good team. From the start we want to win and we did today. It's a great feeling and we keep going."
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