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Andoni Iraola lists five positions Ryan Gravenberch can play in for Liverpool and picks his best

Ryan Gravenberch was utilised at right-back in the second half of Tuesday's 4-3 win over Villarreal…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 2:03 PM
Andoni Iraola lists five positions Ryan Gravenberch can play in for Liverpool and picks his best
Key Things to Know
  • Manager Andoni Iraola identified No. 8 as Ryan Gravenberch's best position while praising his versatility across five roles.
  • Gravenberch can feature as a No. 8, No. 6, No. 10, right-back, and centre-back.
  • The midfielder played right-back against Villarreal following injuries to Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manager Andoni Iraola highlighted Ryan Gravenberch's versatility, naming five roles he can fill and selecting the No. 8 position as his best. Gravenberch recently featured at right-back during a 4-3 Champions League win against Villarreal after injuries sidelined Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley. Iraola noted that the midfielder can also operate as a No. 6, No. 10, and centre-back, making him an invaluable asset during an intense run of fixtures.

Gravenberch is expected to earn a recall against Brighton on Sunday alongside Alexis Mac Allister, who Iraola praised as an experienced leader. The manager emphasized the vital importance of squad depth and positional flexibility as Liverpool navigates a congested schedule featuring nine matches across a 29-day span.

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