Gravenberch was substituted after an hour by manager Andoni Iraola, who does not see the Dutch midfielder as a regular starter. The 24-year-old was used as a substitute in the midweek match against Atlético Madrid and again failed to complete 90 minutes in the home game against Fulham.
Voetbalzone reports that Gravenberch has struggled to regain his form from the 2024/25 championship season. The Liverpool Echo gave him a 4 out of 10 for his performance against Fulham, stating that he "did not know where he was supposed to be" and was often bypassed by his teammates. The Athletic also expressed concerns about Gravenberch's confidence, saying he "did not look self-assured" when he shook his head in disappointment after a careless mistake.
Gravenberch has played a total of 183 minutes in four Premier League matches this season, with an additional 21 minutes in the Champions League opener against Atlético Madrid.