Nevertheless, the 21-year-old’s decision to remain in Merseyside and concentrate on getting accustomed to life in Liverpool before the start of domestic football was supported by the 55-year-old.
At his pre-game press conference, the German strategist told reporters, “I understand the Dutch [coach] Michael Reiziger wasn’t happy and [Ronald] Koeman wasn’t happy, I can appreciate that.
The child, however, is a die-hard football fan and want to play the sport constantly.
He didn’t have to mend a lot of things during the break; we generally fix them in a proper hurry. That’s wonderful news in our book.
He enjoys representing Holland and any team.
The former Bayern Munich player was the Reds’ final acquisition during an exciting summer transfer window that also saw Wataru Endo of Stuttgart, Alexis MacAllister of Brighton, and Dominik Szoboszlai of RB Leipzig come as part of a significant midfield makeover.
 Though the excitement levels surrounding the latter pair are undeniably high, one may argue that Gravenberch’s ceiling in particular offers the greatest cause for wonder if we can assist him reach his full potential.
While we also see how staying at Liverpool would have interfered with international plans, we believe it demonstrates a strong commitment to his personal growth. not to mention a will to achieve success at all costs.
It’s important to keep in mind that, after showing so much potential at Ajax, a disappointing year in Munich will have damaged the player personally.
I’m hoping that in the end, he made the right decision!
