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Liverpool hero Barnes likens Gravenberch to Pirlo

Paul Vegas
Liverpool hero Barnes likens Gravenberch to Pirlo
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Liverpool great John Barnes admits he's been impressed by Ryan Gravenberch.

The Holland midfielder has shone in a new role under manager Arne Slot, thriving in a No6 role.

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And Barnes has quickly been won over by the switch.

He said on the Rest is Football podcast:  "Playing Ryan Gravenberch as a number 6 is a bit like playing Pirlo in a number 6.

"A different type of player but more attacking, more comfortable on the ball rather than a hard-working, difficult, strong defensive midfield player."