Gravenberch's rise to prominence comes in stark contrast to his position just six months ago as Slot openly pursued Real Sociedad playmaker Martin Zubimendi. With Liverpool prepared to activate Zubimendi's £51m ($62m) release clause with La Liga, the player changed his mind at the last minute, to remain in San Sebatian.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot made a quadruple change with his side leading Ipswich 4-0. One of his substitutes was soon involved in a hefty challenge but came away unscathed.

Such was Liverpool’s dominant position after Gakpo’s second of the afternoon, Slot opted to ring the changes and hand a rest to Ryan Gravenberch in particular. On in the Dutchman’s place was Endo but he was on the receiving end of a high challenge from Julio Enciso, who himself was a second half substitute.

Slot does not appear to trust Wataru Endo as a regular starter and the lack of options mean former Bayern Munich star Gravenberch and ... take Dom [Szoboszlai] and Ryan off at half-time, but ...

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has lifted the lid on why he wanted to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer. Zubimendi was a top target for the

Liverpool missed out on signing Martin Zubimendi last summer and Arne Slot has spoken about the failed move, with Arsenal are now eyeing the Real Sociedad midfielder

Virgil van Dijk has paid tribute to his Liverpool team-mates Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo as they continue to shine under Arne Slot

Liverpool are thriving under Arne Slot and Cody Gakpo has a theory behind why the Reds' midfield is doing so well under the Dutchman, having improved since Jurgen Klopp's time in charge

Ryan Gravenberch has been a shining light in Arne Slot's Liverpool this season with the Dutch star benefitting from the change in manager last summer. Gravenberch arrived as a deadline day ...

Liverpool can afford to rest a host of regular starters for their last league-phase game in the Champions League and giving players a break is more of a priority than maintaining first place in the standings,

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits he has broken with his usual preparation methods by planning for two matches at the same time after naming a weakened squad against PSV Eindhoven.