In the Nations League on Monday night, Germany defeated the Netherlands 1-0.

For the match, Ronald Koeman made two substitutions: Jorrel Hato and Brian Brobbey replaced Joshua Zirkzee and Virgil van Dijk (suspended). The Netherlands lost cheap possession throughout their challenging first half.In the second half at the Allianz Arena, they played better, but Jamie Lewelling’s goal gave Germany the victory.

The Dutch had the best chances to score through Donyell Malen and Xavi Simons, but Oliver Baumann made a fantastic stop to deny the former.Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch were still in the starting lineup, according to Liverpool. They were not both excellent enough. Gakpo had six passes during the game and won 3/9 duels, according to Fotmob.

Just 20% of his take-ons were completed by him.In the park’s center, Gravenberch’s performance raised more red flags. This season, the 22-year-old has been a revelation for the Reds; yet, yesterday, Germany’s youthful midfield of Angelo Stiller and Aleksandar Pavlovic outperformed him.Along with Brobbey, the defensive midfielder was the Dutch team’s lowest-rated player. The £33 million star only prevailed in one of the seven bouts, and neither of his two long balls found a teammate. In his eighty-minute road stint, he did not commit to a tackle.AnxietyDuring the most recent transfer window, Liverpool was eager to sign a new holding midfield player. The Reds’ primary objective was Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad, but the Spaniard was adamant about wanting to stay with his childhood team.Manager Arne Slot ultimately decided to trust Gravenberch for the no. 6 position because the Merseyside giants failed to consider any other options in the transfer market. In the first several months, the Dutchman has barely made a mistake for his team.It is also true that he has only faced Manchester United, one of the league’s strongest opponents. He hasn’t been put to the test to the fullest extent in the role, and this weekend’s trip to Anfield by Chelsea could present his biggest test yet.Given that Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are two of the best defensive midfielders in the English top division, Gravenberch has a formidable challenge, as evidenced by his subpar display against Germany on the road yesterday.