Van Dijk lauds 'almost Flawless' Gravenberch's Liverpool transformation

Virgil van Dijk after the win over Ipswich expressed his admiration for compatriot Ryan Gravenberch, describing the midfielder's current season at Liverpool as "almost flawless".

The Reds captain highlighted Gravenberch's improvement on last year, underlining how the young player's dedication to hard work has paid off. Van Dijk said Gravenberch has more confidence this season which has allowed him to show his quality on a consistent basis.

The defender praised Gravenberch's on-pitch performances and his growth off the field, stating, "He is still a young boy but he is growing into a man." Van Dijk believes Gravenberch's approach to the game both on and off the pitch is crucial to becoming a world-class player.

Impressed by Gravenberch's consistency, Van Dijk said he is a "world-class player" with the potential to improve further. The Liverpool captain was proud of Gravenberch's development, and underlined the midfielder's importance to the team, describing him as ‘vital to us’.