“I didn’t really expect much from him but I was pleasantly surprised. He is actually a top-class player” – Jamie Carragher finally admits he underrated Liverpool’s rising star after Newcastle masterclass
When Jamie Carragher speaks, the football world listens – and this time, the Sky Sports pundit has taken everyone by surprise. Following Liverpool’s heated clash with Newcastle, Carragher openly confessed that he had undervalued one player, only to be left eating his words after a jaw-dropping performance. The man in question? Ryan Gravenberch.
The Dutch midfielder, who had faced plenty of skepticism since his arrival at Anfield, delivered one of his best displays yet in Liverpool’s colors. Against Newcastle’s aggressive midfield and high-energy pressing, Gravenberch stood tall, dictating play with composure, vision, and a touch of flair that stunned even his critics.
Carragher, who is never shy about his opinions, admitted live on air that he had not expected such quality from the young star. “I didn’t really expect much from him but I was pleasantly surprised. He is actually a top-class player,” Carragher confessed, a rare moment of humility from the outspoken pundit.
What stood out in Gravenberch’s performance was not just his passing range but his ability to break the lines and carry the ball forward, something Liverpool have sorely missed since the departure of Georginio Wijnaldum. Against Newcastle, he showed shades of the Dutch great, combining defensive grit with attacking sharpness.
Fans were equally thrilled, flooding social media with praise and hailing him as the “missing link” in Arne Slot’s midfield rebuild. For a player many had written off as a squad option, this performance may have just shifted the narrative.
Carragher’s words will echo with Liverpool supporters who had been waiting for Gravenberch to prove his worth. And now, with one commanding display at St James’ Park, he might have silenced doubters while carving his name into Liverpool’s future plans.
From overlooked signing to potential midfield maestro, Ryan Gravenberch’s rise is a story Carragher himself admits he didn’t see coming – but one Liverpool fans are more than happy to embrace.