Home ‘LACK FOCUS’: Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman gives Ryan Gravenberch a tough reality check following an amazing start to the season with Liverpool

‘LACK FOCUS’: Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman gives Ryan Gravenberch a tough reality check following an amazing start to the season with Liverpool

— 09/25/2024

Ronald Koeman reminded Ryan Gravenberch of his deficiency previous to his progress at Liverpool. Koeman is the coach of the Netherlands.

So, what happened?

Gravenberch has made a return after Arne Slot took over as Liverpool’s new coach, succeeding Jurgen Klopp. The Dutchman received great plaudits for his performance in the Reds’ 3-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday, having making an impression in his first Premier League encounter of the season against Ipswich.

Ronald Koeman

THE LARGER IMAGEKoeman was questioned about Gravenberch’s recent performances after including him in his Nations League squad for matches against Germany and Bosnia-Herzegovina. But the instructor was quick to point out a flaw in his approach.

THOUGHS OF KOEMAN

“I have always seen the potential in him, but I believed he lacked focus; this is something that he had to improve and now it seems that he finally realises what is asked of him,” Koeman said of the midfielder during a news conference.

Ryan Gravenberch

WHAT NEXT FOR GRAVENBERCH?

Gravenberch hopes to appear in Oranje’s games on September 7 and 10. He’ll then travel to Merseyside to begin preparations for the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on September 14.