Liverpool's midfield performance has been under scrutiny after the team's League Cup win over Chelsea. Ryan Gravenberch, who started in the basis, was particularly criticized by the media. This is Anfield gave him a score of 5, stating that the penalty he caused was a "schoolvoorbeeld van zijn verdedigende zwaktes" (a perfect example of his defensive weaknesses). Gravenberch also missed his own penalty kick in the shootout, which Liverpool eventually won 6-5.
The media's criticism of Gravenberch contrasts with the praise he received from his teammates. Virgil van Dijk, who started alongside Gravenberch, was commended by the media for his performance. This is Anfield gave him a score of 8, stating that he "hoeft geen druppel zweet te laten, maar grijpt toch op de juiste momenten in" (doesn't need to sweat, but still intervenes at the right moments). Van Dijk was eventually substituted off after 72 minutes.
Liverpool will now move on to the next round of the League Cup, where they will face a new opponent.
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