European hits and misses: Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch ready for Premier League chance?
The Sky Sports writers have their say on the big talking points from the second round of Europa League and Europa Conference League group games; Ryan Gravenberch, James Ward-Prowse and Tariq Lamptey shine as Rangers suffer yet another blow in a tough start to the season
Thursday 5 October 2023 23:42, UK
Ryan Gravenberch stood out on an otherwise underwhelming night of Europa League football at Anfield on Thursday. He was rewarded with a standing ovation.
The midfielder has made a good impression in the early stages of his Liverpool career. A goal and two assists for the man Jurgen Klopp describes as a «top bloke» is an encouraging return.
Lack of minutes was the issue for Gravenberch at Bayern Munich. That problem has been addressed on Merseyside but he is yet to get his first Premier League start.
That feels like the obvious next step in Klopp's plans for the 21-year-old. Thursday's performance against Union could nudge him into contention for the trip Brighton on Sunday — live on Sky Sports.
Curtis Jones' suspension and the injury to Cody Gakpo means Gravenberch could get his chance this weekend.
Zinny Boswell
Brighton are learning on the job in Europe. They are learning to manage the sort of atmosphere that awaited them at one of the continent's biggest bear pits, with a history of hostility.
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Roberto De Zerbi's side didn't go under when they trailed 2-0 inside 20 minutes. They showed real character to ignite their Europa League campaign.
The Italian will certainly be the happier of the two managers. Gennaro Gattuso, the newly appointed Marseille head coach who is synonymous with European competitions, grimaced as he watched two
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