Arne Slot’s GENIUS Plan Is Already Working For Ryan Gravenberch!

Ryan grenberg might feel like a new signing this season many of us were frustrated with the Dutchman's performances last year as he failed to meet the expectations even Jen klopp was filmed giving him the high dryer treatment on the pitch however it appears this is all about to change this season based on some of the preseason games and our Premier League Opening match against zp Switch toown in one of our previous videos we explored why Liverpool was so determined to sign ra saier dad's Mar and zubba mendi as he could bring that sense of control to Liverpool's buildup phe which is something the current Squad lacks however Liverpool's unsuccessful attempt to bring zubba Mendy to anfield has led to some intriguing tactical adjustments that were most noticed against ipswitch these changes saw Ryan grenberg taking on the role of the deepest midfielder or the number six and it's safe to say that his performances caught the attention of many of us that is why in today's video we'll explain graen suitability for the role how he performed in the last particular game and how his development in this position is progressing but before we do get into it please do hit that like And subscribe button for more Liverpool deep Dives before we get into more details about the player and the role he might be playing under slot we should highlight how quickly football opinions can change see over the last two seasons with both Bayern and Liverpool grenberg had around just 1,600 minutes of League football to put this into more more context he just started 12 of his 26 League appearances for the Reds last season so clearly the player has been struggling for game time under not just two managers but also under kumman for the Dutch national team as he failed to feature for a single minute now fast forward two or three weeks ahead and grenberg is said to be set for a big season for Liverpool after having two decent performances including our league Opening match against ipswitch which we'll delve into a bit later now a fully understand and appreciate graen Burg's role we must examine the basics of slot's buildup strategy more closely see the Dutchman system tactically employs a double pivot during the buildup with two Central midfielders playing crucial roles the deepest of these midfielders known as the primary receiver or the number six is integral to the team structure this player is responsible not only for retaining possession Under Pressure but also for Distributing the ball effectively to transition the team from defense to attack the second pivot player or the secondary receiver supports the primary by providing additional passing options and covering space and he's often deployed higher as a number rate in the way the pivot staggered lines are created Paving the way for the team to build up from the back using bounce passes for our case today we need to focus on the number six or the primary receiver such a player needs to always be on the Move creating space for himself and others while also having the ability to receive with his back to play again these are all traits of Martin Zuber mendi which clearly shows why the Reds had him as the priority Target now when it comes to grenberg the Dutchman showed significant promise in these areas as well he possesses the technical ability to retain and distribute the bull Under Pressure which is crucial in slot system however it's important to note that while grenberg has the potential to succeed there is still considerable room for growth in his game now is this a new role for Grabber to play Absolut absolutely not see during his aax days grav had played in a double pivot system that provided him with a solid foundation for his role at Liverpool during those days he emerged as the Midfield anchor the bridge linking defense and attack he dropped back into defense to receive while facing forward only to bomb into the Midfield within 10 at the same time graen back often drifted to ajax's left where his chemistry with players like tadic was also electric and when the situation demanded he'd hold the fort centrally playing swift intricate passes to control the tempo and dictate play he was also deployed as a number eight in ajax's 433 especially after the arrival of central defensive midfielder Edison Alvarez with danic cutting inside graen smoothly combined with him in the left inside Channel constantly looking to destabilize the opponent's right side this allowed tago to make his overlapping runs which brought more to ajax's offensive style although his role at ax allowed for more offensive Freedom the core all principles of occupying deeper areas and contributing defensively are not entirely new to the player let's see what AR slot thinks about grav playing as the deepest midfielder he said he has to develop in that position that's also clear but he's comfortable with the ball he can run he can keep running and then MAA can play a bit higher up the pitch which fits with him really well this is where slot's several tactical adjustments come into play as they were set to help graur transition into this role more effectively for example during the first half against ipswitch mallister was pushed High into the left half space with graen acting as the number six alongside Trent Alexander Arnold who inverted from the right back position with the opponent's narrow 424 shape mixed with both graen bur and Trent's lack of movement in the double pivot the Reds failed to progress the ball through the central Channel this resulted in ipswitch being the much better side during the first period despite not having much possession of the ball so how did slot react to this well he brought mallister closer to graur providing additional support and stability in Midfield additionally allowing Trent Alexander Arnold to receive the ball both inside and outside the block has helped to stabilize the team structure these tactical tweaks have not only helped to stifle Whip's press but have also allowed grenberg to impact the game especially during the buildup phase by rotating to the left side during the first phase grenberg has created overloads on that side of the pitch pushing Trent wider or in side has needed an a forc IP switch onto the back fur these adjustments have been key to Liverpool's improved performances allowing them to exert more control over the game and pinning IP switch back in the half now when it comes to graber's offensive involvement from the deeper number six position it's safe to say that his technical abilities were on full display during the game against ipswitch his smooth ball control combined with his ability to adjust the game's Tempo at critical moments stood out as a key strength there's no doubt that grenberg has a high high ceiling when it comes to his on the ball skills his ability to execute half turns deliver precise lob through balls and make driving runs forward are Testaments to his technical prowess after all we can see how highly he ranked in such metrics last season despite having a poor campaign and playing much less minutes than other midfielders in the league these qualities are crucial for a number six and Slot system where maintaining possession and transitioning the ball from defense to attack is vital now don't get us wrong a single performance does does not mean the player is fully prepared to cement his spot into the starting 11 as our fix number six there's still so much to work on especially when it comes to defensive responsibilities see defensively graur Remains the weakest option among Liverpool's current midfielders his positional awareness and defensive application are areas that still require considerable Improvement as we mentioned earlier grenberg is extremely gifted technically however his issue seems to be more mental than skill-wise he can receive under press pressure and with his back to goal as he showed so many times but he needs to always be confident and in the correct State of Mind to do so consistently instead gravur has that tendency to struggle when receiving the ball Under Pressure especially when facing his Defenders or being pressed from behind in these situations he often hesitates and opts for a back pass rather than trying to slip past the player this is where slot comes in the Dutchman is known to be a great leader of men as he often shifted players careers around during his in the Netherlands forget about the Tactical tweaks like the one we discussed earlier slau can literally transform his players with oneon-one individual talks and in our case this will work Wonders on graen BG's confidence and mental state coacho stanks yimz Mina and so many other players reach New Heights under an slot and we have no doubt that he has the ability to transform graber's career around both with his tactical tweaks and individual conversations again this doesn't mean that the player has nothing to work on grabin must improve his understanding of when to press how to position himself to cut off passing lanes and how to anticipate the movement of opposition players and most importantly he needs to keep the elite state of mind and confidence all of the time these skills are essential for a holding midfielder in a team like Liverpool where the number six plays a pivotal role in both defensive solidity and the team's overall shape the real challenge for Grabber in the number six role will come when Liverpool face stronger opposition while he has experienced playing in a double pivot at Ajax the number six role under slot system at Liverpool requires a higher level of tactical discipline defensive awareness and positional intelligence the first half against it switch highlighted some of graber's struggles particularly when Liverpool lacked control and cohesion but the second half showed exactly what type of player he can be for the Reds ultimately graber's performance as Liverpool's number six is a working progress while he might not be the ideal fit for the role just yet his ability to receive the ball find angle to escape pressure and drive forward with it shows that there is potential for growth so what do you think should Edwards and Co aim for a new number six during the remaining days of the transfer market or does the squad have enough quality to compete this season with new additions that guys brings us to the end of today's video as always do let me know your thoughts down there in the comment section below and if you enjoyed today's Deep dive please hit that like button and subscribe to the channel for more Liverpool deep Dives thank you and I'll see you next time take care