Even if Ryan Gravenberch did not stand out for Liverpool during their 2-0 victory over Bologna, Arne Slot should have said something nice to him.

Regarding his fellow Dutchman, Slot remarked, “I was delighted with him.”

“Since there are still 45 minutes left in the game, I don’t say it to the players at halftime, but I did remark, ‘Again, great performance,’ after the game.

“Ryan was again outstanding today.”

As a deep-lying playmaker, Gravenberch has emerged as Slot’s go-to player in the No. 6 position.