Premier League trembles, Klopp vows to make Gravenberch a star

It is also for things like this that he is recognised as one of the world's most outstanding managers. Liverpool came through a tough game on Thursday in their UEFA Europa League opener against Austrian side LASK, and after the match one of the players highlighted the importance and influence of Jurgen Klopp on their performance. The German coach is recognised worldwide as one of the best in the world, and Ryan Gravenberch's post-match revelation is further evidence of the Teutonic greatness.

Gravenberch made his Liverpool starting debut on Thursday, after coming on for a few seconds last weekend against Wolves, and the youngster put Klopp on a pedestal after the game. In the post-match interview, the Dutchman spoke about Klopp and revealed the words the manager shared with him ahead of his debut in a Reds shirt: "Yesterday, after training, he came and told me to feel free," Gravenberch acknowledged. “You can do whatever you want, of course there are things you have to do, but feel free to show yourself and be the Ryan that you are.”

And Klopp's words resonated with the player who arrived after a season without much shooting at Bayern Munich, as he took possession of the midfield and even went deep to set up Luis Diaz for the goal that turned the game on its head. At just 21, Gravenberch is one of the most promising prospects in European football, as his technique, physical power and temperance at his young age are values that could make him a generational player, which is why Klopp was so insistent on signing him.

Klopp's reaction

While speaking at Liverpool's pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash with Austrian side Lask, Jurgen Klopp was keeping a close eye on the final stages of the game at the Bernabeu. Once Real Madrid's goal fell, Klopp stared at the screen and asked if Bellingham was the scorer. He then laughs in disbelief. It is worth remembering that the Reds also tried to sign Jude in the summer, with Jurgen even reportedly in direct communication with him to convince him. However, the 20-year-old midfielder was clear about his next destination: to arrive at Real Madrid to fulfil his dream and sign a contract that binds him until 2029.