Liverpool are set to take on Brighton at Anfield tomorrow in what promises to be an exciting game of Premier League football.
The Reds are unbeaten in their last three games, but the Seagulls are flying under Fabian Hurzeler and are third in the league table.
Andoni Iraola’s side also have a handful of injury concerns ahead of the game, so Brighton will be licking their lips at the prospect of securing a famous win at Anfield.
However, the Spaniard feels Liverpool could benefit from having players like Ryan Gravenberch in the squad, who is capable of playing multiple positions.
Andoni Iraola heaps praise on Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch
The Dutch international can play anywhere across the midfield and has also been stationed as a central defender.
Against Villarreal, he was deployed at right-back after Ronald Araujo’s substitution and he actually fared quite well in that role.
Iraola feels Gravenberch is a valuable player for him due to his versatility, with the Dutchman now also viewed as a fallback right-back option.
“I think if you asked me where his position is that he suits best, I think he is a No.8,” said Iraola in his pre-match press conference.
“But he can do a job at the number 6 position and he won the league there. He can do a job at right-back like the other day. At No. 10 he can do a job.
“He played as a centre-back at certain moments, so he is very valuable because he is versatile.
“At this time you need help in other positions and he can help. We have lost Frimpong and Bradley.”
With Dom Szoboszlai injured, the Dutchman is expected to play in midfield, but if Iraola chooses to go with Trey Nyoni, we could also see Gravenberch stationed at right-back as he offers something different in attack when compared to Araujo.
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