Published on 27.10.2023
Jurgen Klopp expressed his admiration for Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo after Liverpool’s dominant 5-1 victory over Toulouse, a win that brought them closer to the Europa League knockout phase.
During the game at Anfield, Gravenberch stood out and played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s third consecutive victory in the competition, extending their lead at the top of Group E to five points. The midfielder found the back of the net for Liverpool’s fourth goal, capitalizing on a comical miss by Darwin Nunez.
When asked about Gravenberch, Klopp commented in an interview with TNT Sports: “I’m delighted to see him genuinely enjoying his football again. His first touch is exceptional, and his ability to accelerate with the ball is remarkable. He hasn’t even reached his full potential yet. The great thing is that there is still a lot he can improve.”
Liverpool took an early lead when Diogo Jota scored just nine minutes into the match after an impressive run. However, Toulouse quickly responded with a goal from Thijs Dallinga five minutes later. Endo, in the 30th minute, scored his first goal for Liverpool, regaining the lead for the team. Nunez added their third goal just before half-time. Mohamed Salah came off the bench to score the fifth goal in stoppage time.
Klopp also had high praise for Endo, suggesting that if he continues to perform well in significant matches, he could address Liverpool’s issues in the defensive midfield role. Klopp remarked, “He was truly impressive. He had a strong performance, breaking lines with his passing. His goal is a significant milestone for him.”
Liverpool will face Toulouse in France next in the Europa League on November 9, and another victory in that match would secure their progression to the next round. If the second-placed team, Union SG, who are partially owned by Brighton chairman Tony Bloom, were to drop points, Liverpool would also secure the top spot.
