Arne Slot has hinted how he would have used Martin Zubimendi and Ryan Gravenberch had he signed the Spain international in the summer.
was Liverpool s top target during the summer transfer window as Slot s priority was to sign a new No.6.
It was initially reported that were likely to finalise a deal, but Zubimendi eventually opted to snub the Premier League giants as he wanted to stick with his boyhood club.
The Reds decided against signing an alternative in the summer. Without Zubimendi, Slot has altered Gravenberch s role and the Dutchman has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League as a No.6.
, who could have another chance to sign the midfielder who has a £51m release clause in his contract during the upcoming January transfer window.
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However, Slot is insistent that Liverpool have moved on as they are really happen with Gravenberch.
If I could have bought [Zubimendi] then maybe I could have rotated a bit more and [the media] would be a lot more happy about it! Slot said.
But there is no point talking about Zubimendi any more because he stayed with Real Sociedad and we ve moved on and we are really happy with Ryan.
But a club like ours should always try to bring in good players who can help the team to win because it is going to be a long season and therefore you need a lot of good players.
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Regarding Gravenberch, Slot added: “Now you see can a Ryan who is full of confidence.
“That comes normally with good performances and trusting your team-mates and knowing that you can do what you have to at that level.
After losing 1-0 to Nottm Forest last weekend, Liverpool returned to winning ways in the week as they beat Inter Milan 3-1.
Ahead of Liverpool s game against Bournemouth on Saturday, captain Virgil van Dijk warned them against falling into a habit .
We know that we fell way short of the required standard against Forest, and that hurts, Van Dijk said.
