Jurgen Klopp has Liverpool selection dilemma for Merseyside derby and new signings can profit
In the hubbub surrounding Liverpool's midfield rebuild, Curtis Jones established himself as a mainstay for the Reds.
Their unbeaten run, ended recently in controversial circumstances at Tottenham, started with Jones' return to the side and in the Reds solid start to the campaign, where they have picked up 17 points from the opening eight matches, the 22-year-old has been key.
The youngster's dismissal in the loss at Spurs though presented Jurgen Klopp with a selection dilemma. Jones, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have forged quite the trio in the middle of the park, but this was broken for the recent 2-2 draw at Brighton.
Ryan Gravenberch's performance in the days prior to the stalemate at the AMEX against Union St.Gilloise gave Klopp food for thought though the Reds boss elected for Harvey Elliott in his midfield trio on the south coast.
If Elliott had hoped to use that showing as a chance to stake a claim for a regular spot, then he didn't pass the test. The 20-year-old was hooked at half time having returned a WhoScored.com rating of just 6.15 at Brighton; only Alisson (5.03) earned lower of Liverpool starters in the stalemate.
His replacement, Gravenberch, then put in a far more assured display at the Seagulls following his introduction for the second half. The reservation to throw the Dutchman into the XI at Brighton was understandable, even after the standout display in the Europa League a couple of days prior, but Gravenberch's showing off the bench at Brighton could cause re-think of Klopp's selection for the Merseyside Derby on Saturday.
Liverpool welcome Everton to Anfield in the early kick off this weekend, with the Reds forced into another lunchtime Premier League encounter. Whereas last season,
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