Gravenberch’s Return Sparks Hope for Stability…
Arne Slot, sounding more hopeful than a dog spotting a steak, believes Ryan Gravenberch’s return could be the magic ingredient for Liverpool’s defense, which has been flakier than a croissant in Paris. The team had as much defensive consistency as spaghetti in a colander during their first matches, falling to Crystal Palace on penalties after a Wembley struggle and narrowly beating Bournemouth 4-2. Criticism rained down like confetti, but with Gravenberch missing due to post-baby joy and suspension, hope is rising with his expected return against Newcastle.
Slot is eager to see if Gravenberch’s presence is as game-changing as replacing a rusty bike with a brand new Ferrari. The team conceded goals like they were giving away candy during their fixtures, leading to creative dodges from Virgil van Dijk and Ibou Konate under a four-versus-two assault. Slot looked back nostalgically at a time when Ryan was the defensive anchor during counterattacks, and he hopes his return will be like adding chocolate to a plain donut – making it whole again.
