Ryan Gravenberch may have given the match away over Liverpool transfer interest
Ryan Gravenberch is a player Liverpool are looking for this summer in an uncertain future for Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch (Picture
Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch couldn’t resist smiling when Liverpool’s interest was signaled to him, it is said.
The Dutchman had a difficult debut season in Bavaria and yesterday he made a belated guest appearance during the match with Jürgen Klopp’s former club Mainz. Thomas Tuchel slipped to the third defeat of his short stay in a 3-1 defeat as they relinquished first place and Borussia Dortmund overcame them. Liverpool have been linked to the 20-year-old in recent weeks with reports suggesting talks were to be held in his native Netherlands with his father Ryan senior and Anfield chiefs. After Champions League exit to Manchester City, Gravenberch reportedly declined to comment on Liverpool’s interest after stepping in front of assembled media
In a new account of that moment from Christian Falk, Gravenberch is reported to have smiled as the Reds were called upon as he left the Allianz Arena. There was a meeting with Ryan Gravenberch’s management in Liverpool and Holland. So he is aware of Liverpool’s interest, the interest is concrete,” he wrote in his Caught Offside column. “I spoke to Ryan after the Manchester City match about his interest in him and he would not comment. But he had a big smile on his face, so it was clear the Reds’ interest did him credit.
“Obviously he didn’t want to comment because he has a contract and is aware of Hasan Salihamidzic’s plan to keep him. But he is certainly not happy with the situation in Monaco and he will also talk about it with Thomas Tuchel when they put the team together for next season, which I told you will be in a few weeks, and then they will find a solution for the situation in Monaco”.
“Bayern Munich are saying no at the moment but their position on this is not set in stone. If you can get money for him they will think about it and you could tell from his face that they would really like it.” a Liverpool player.”
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Liverpool picked up back-to-back wins in their hard-fought triumph over Nottingham Forest on Saturday to move up the Europa League spot to three points clear of Spurs. After half an hour it was damage control for Spurs in the north east.
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Carragher couldn’t resist thinking about what happened on Sunday.
The former defender was brutal in his response, tweeting: “Newcastle are fantastic, they have been all season. Tottenham are a disgrace!
“How did they manage to go back four for the first time this season, with Porro full-back who can’t defend and Perisic who is a winger. Now he brings a good coach, not Conte’s team-mate”.
The North London club travel to Merseyside this weekend for another important meeting in the fight for next season’s European football. The Reds already have defeats at the hands of Bournemouth and Manchester United this season, as well as emphatic wins over Rangers ahead of a six-six win over Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday.
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Roberto Firmono
Status: Disabled
Type of injury: muscular
Possible return date: May 3 (vs Fulham)
Ahead of the win over Forest, Klopp revealed that Roberto Firmino will most likely miss the Reds’ next three games with a muscle injury, which will keep him out of action until at least early May.
Calvin Ramsey
Status: Disabled
Type of injury: knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Calvin Ramsay underwent season-ending knee surgery in the first weeks of the year and the right-back will now aim for a full recovery in time for the season.
Stefan Bajcetic
Status: Disabled
Type of injury: adductors
Possible return date: Unknown
Likewise, Stefan Bajcetic went under the knife with an adductor injury ahead of the recent international break and the Spanish starlet won’t play again this season.
Naby Keita
Status: Disabled
Type of injury: muscular
Possible return date: Unknown
Naby Keita returned from international duty in March with a serious muscle injury and there is no guarantee he will return before the end of the season, meaning he may have played his last game for Liverpool ahead of his scheduled departure on a free transfer this summer. .
LIVERPOOL SUSPENSION LIST
Liverpool have no players suspended for this game.