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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Liverpool stars rally around Ryan Gravenberch as team-mate and partner issue family update
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and his partner Cindy Peroti have shared a new family update after the couple welcomed their first child into the world Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch and his partner, Cindy Peroti, have shared a touching family announcement, revealing the birth of their first child. The 23 year old hasn't appeared in competitive action for Arne Slot's squad in 2025/26 despite playing a crucial part in securing the Premier League crown last season. Gravenberch was perhaps the standout performer of the previous campaign as he thrived in a holding midfield position, featuring in 37 of 38 Premier League fixtures during Slot's debut term at Anfield. Nevertheless, the Netherlands international was missing from the Liverpool team that suffered defeat to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield as his partner, Cindy Peroti, had delivered their first baby the evening before the match at Wembley. He subsequently completed a ban that rolled over from last season for Friday's Premier League curtain-raiser against Bournemouth. This enabled Gravenberch to dedicate additional time to his expanding family - and now he and Peroti have posted their inaugural social media message since bringing their child into the world. Instagram post on Monday evening. The touching announcement has garnered considerable interest from Liverpool colleagues, their partners and fellow members of the football world. Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Dominik Szoboszlai all expressed their delight with heart-eyed emojis under the post. The Hungarian star, who became a father for the first time with wife Borka Buszik earlier this summer, knows all too well the joy of such a family milestone. Curtis Jones, another new dad in the Liverpool squad since last October, also showed his love with a heart emoji on Gravenberch's post. His fiancee Saffie Khan chimed in with: "Perfect [pink heart emoji]." Cody Gakpo gave the post a thumbs up, while his partner Noa van der Bij shared her affection with a pink heart emoji. Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, Stefan Bajcetic, Jeremie Frimpong, Andy Robertson, Vitezslav Jaros, Milos Kerkez, Wataru Endo, Harvey Elliott, Ibrahima Konate and James McConnell also liked the post, showing their support for the midfielder and his partner. Former Liverpool players Ryan Babel and Gini Wijnaldum, along with Dutch internationals Jorrel Hato, Noa Lang and Justin Kluivert, also interacted with the family update from Gravenberch. Gravenberch will have to wait another week before he can get back into action for the new season, but having served his one-game ban, he's set to return to the Liverpool squad for the upcoming trip to Newcastle United. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool FC News: Arne Slot uncovers NEW Martin Zubimendi
Ever since took on the responsibility of becoming the team's No. 6, it has been difficult to find anyone in the squad who can deliver a similar kind of performance as him. The Dutchman truly is a one off and Liverpool fans now know more than ever how important he is. 🔴 🚨2025/26 LFC x adidas range🚨 LFC x adidas Shop the away range TODAY LFC x adidas Shop the home range today! LFC x adidas Shop the goalkeeper range today LFC x adidas Shop the new adidas range today! As last season started to wind down, the team's efforts slowly declined, which was inherently linked in part to Gravenberch's fitness issues, alongside the Premier League title nearing ever closer. 🔴 Wataru Endo and Alexis Mac Allister have attempted to play as the team's deepest-lying midfielder before and neither have been as successful as Gravenberch, although in Sunday's Community Shield loss, we got a glimpse of someone who delivered our best effort yet at covering the Dutchman. Jones as the Zubimendi replacement? Before the Spaniard joined Arsenal this summer, Martin Zubimendi was a highly-regarded figure on Merseyside and we all hoped he'd become our defensive midfielder, before we looked internally. Of course, that didn't work out and fortunately Gravenberch was able to step up to the plate, although no one could do what he could do - we still needed a Zubimendi-type player in the team. As mentioned, many have tried and failed to meet the heights of the Gravenberch, although in the loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon, Curtis Jones came pretty close with his latest effort. In a 71 minute performance, he completed all 58 of his passes, made three accurate long-balls (100%), won three of his six duels and made an interception. It was an all-round masterclass.
BBC News
10-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Community Shield: Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties at Wembley - reaction & report
Update: Date: 17:53 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826 Great entertainment in the last pre season friendly before Friday. Lots of work to do before then but promising for both sides. Dan Update: Date: 17:50 BST Title: 'Every team in the Premier League can harm you' Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) Chris KirklandFormer Liverpool goalkeeper speaking on BBC Sport Live When you want to play the attacking football that Liverpool do, you leave gaps at the back and throw players forward. But every team in the Premier League can harm you. Gravenberch was a massive miss today, he was my Player of the Season last year. Update: Date: 17:47 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) So now the Community Shield is a proper trophy? That means I have to delete all my anti-Arteta posts … turns out he has won three big trophies - one as recently as 2023. A Confused Arsenal Fan, Rodney of Reigate Update: Date: 17:45 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) I don't think there's reason to panic for Liverpool fans right now. There were glimpses in the first half of some fine play but they seemed to run out of steam in the second half. As Chris says, another striker and a centre half seems to still be needed before the window closes. Update: Date: 17:43 BST Title: 'I want a centre-back and a forward' Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) Chris KirklandFormer Liverpool goalkeeper speaking on BBC Sport Live We want Isak, we have bid for him, and he wants to come to us. Normally, when that is the case, a deal gets done. I want a centre-back and a forward because we are all greedy in this world! Update: Date: 17:41 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) Jean-Philippe Mateta runs up to former Palace Joel Ward, who spent 13 years at Selhurst Park and places his medal around his neck before Ward hands it back. I'd have been keeping that! Update: Date: 17:39 BST Title: 'Palace are a very good team' Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) Chris KirklandFormer Liverpool goalkeeper speaking on BBC Sport Live Palace are a very good team and the draw [in normal time] was probably fair. And it was the same for Liverpool really, we were exciting going forward but slightly weaker in defence. I would love to see another defender come in. Wirtz, you can see how good he is. Ekitike started well and then tired later on. It is disappointing to lose but they will be fully focused now on recovering and getting ready for Friday. Update: Date: 17:37 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) Oliver Glasner makes his way down the steps and signs an autograph for a young fan. He's worked wonders at Palace hasn't he? Surely they look to add to the squad with European football on the horizon. Update: Date: 17:36 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826 1st test of the season for Liverpool failed. VVD and Salah need to wake up in time for next weekend. Andy Update: Date: 17:35 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) Ally McCoistFormer Rangers striker on TNT Sports If you'd have said to the Crystal Palace fans a year ago that they'd win two trophies at Wembley in the next 12 months... I think they definitely would have taken that. Update: Date: 17:33 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) Clinton Morrison hands the trophy over to Palace captain Marc Guehi, who lifts it high above his head surround by plenty of confetti. Crystal Palace are Community Shield winners for the first time! Update: Date: 17:31 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) Dean Henderson gets a massive squeeze off Palace chairman Steve Parish. He loves a Wembley penalty save does the Palace keeper. Update: Date: 17:31 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) You may remember that Adam Wharton was in hospital with concussion during the FA Cup final celebrations. This time he's up there with his team-mates collecting his medal. Update: Date: 17:30 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) The Crystal Palace squad is gathered at the top of the Wembley steps as they wait to collect their winners medals and lift their second trophy in three months. I bet the Eagles fans could get used to this! Update: Date: 17:29 BST Title: 'Henderson is top-class' Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) Glenn MurrayFormer Crystal Palace striker on BBC Radio 5 Live at Wembley Dean Henderson wanted to be the number one at Manchester United. He left them to go and be that at Crystal Palace and he is showing that he is a really top-class goalkeeper. Update: Date: 17:29 BST Title: Post Content: You can now watch live reaction to Crystal Palace's dramatic win on penalties by clicking the play button at the top of this page. Hear from ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, plus our own reporter Emma Smith from Wembley. Update: Date: 17:27 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826 I thought with 'winning' the transfer window, Liverpool just needed to show up and they would walk every competition?! Ben Update: Date: 17:26 BST Title: 'Remarkable moment in our history' Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) Crystal Palace Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson, speaking to TNT Sports: "These emotions are fantastic. The manager said we'd get chances in the second half and we deserved to win that in the end." On his penalty record: "The homework we did for the penalties was great, thank you to everyone behind the scenes." On beating the champions: "It's incredible to beat Liverpool. Coming here they were the favourites, they have unbelievable players and are a good team. But we've won two trophies in three months for this club and it's a remarkable moment in our history." Update: Date: 17:25 BST Title: Post Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 pens) The disappointed Liverpool players make their way up the Wembley steps to collect their runners-up medals. Plenty to correct before Friday's Premier League opener against Bournemouth. Update: Date: 17:23 BST Title: 'This result will give more optimism' Content: FT: Crystal Palace 2-2 Liverpool (3-2 on pens) Glenn MurrayFormer Crystal Palace striker on BBC Radio 5 Live at Wembley Wonderful by Crystal Palace. That might kick-start their summer transfer window too. There is a big day for them tomorrow, with the verdict of their appeal against being removed from the Europa League, but it seems as though this result will give a bit more optimism around the football club.
Yahoo
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arne Slot explains why Ryan Gravenberch was not included in Liverpool's Community Shield squad to face Crystal Palace
Gravenberch excluded from Liverpool squad Reds facing Palace in Community Shield Dutch midfielder will return in time for Premier League Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? Liverpool fans may have been concerned when Liverpool announced their squad and Gravenberch was absent from both the starting line-up and the substitutes bench. The Dutch midfielder has been transformed under the stewardship of Slot and the Reds faithful would have been dreading a long-term injury or news that could have kept their key midfielder out for the early stages of the Premier League season. THE EXPLANATION Those fears were soon eased once Slot broke the news that Gravenberch had become a father on Saturday night. The midfielder was allowed to remain with his partner and newborn child, but will return to the squad this week. The Reds named Curtis Jones in Gravenberch's place and made a fast start - Hugo Ekitike firing them ahead in a matter of minutes. Slot named a strong team and explained his reasoning behind that decision ahead of the game. WHAT SLOT SAID Speaking to TNT Sports, Slot said: 'Ryan Gravenberch became a dad last night. 'Ideally you want to play the best possible game you can play. 'But we also know how difficult it is to play that game against Palace because they are here for a reason: they beat [Aston] Villa in the [FA Cup] semi-final and [Manchester] City in the final. 'And at the end of the season, Arsenal and us were not able to win against them in our own stadiums. We know how good or how smart it is to keep the team together because that's what we did last season and we know the end result. 'Palace has exactly the same team playing for them today that played for them throughout almost the whole of last season. So, a big challenge ahead of us.' WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL? Arne Slot will be desperate to make a winning start to the season, with victory in the Community Shield and Friday night's opening game of the Premier League season against Bouremouth likely to set a marker for the rest of the competition to follow. Following his red card in Liverpool's final game of last season, Gravenberch will be absent again next week - ruled out through suspension.
Daily Mirror
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool star Ryan Gravenberch makes alarming admission over transfer - 'I was going crazy'
Ryan Gravenberch was one of the stars of Liverpool's triumphant 2024/25 season, but his breakthrough under Arne Slot only came after tough times at Bayern Munich Liverpool star Ryan Gravenberch has revealed how joining the Reds stopped him from 'going crazy.' The 23-year-old Dutch international has admitted that he started to come off the rails mentally after a dream move to Bayern Munich turned into a nightmare under coach Julian Nagelsmann. Gravenberch's father believes his son was close to depression before he was rescued from his demons by a £34million move to Anfield two years ago. The midfielder had a stellar campaign under Arne Slot last season as Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions. And only now has he lifted the lid on the year from hell which saw him start just three Bundesliga games after joining Bayern from Ajax. Gravenberch said: 'I was going crazy in my head. I was lucky my parents had moved to Munich for me. I don't know what would have happened if I had been out there just on my own…it was really tough mentally. 'I was happy we were champions, but my contribution was small. I know we stood there as champions but I did not feel like a champion at all. It was a totally different feeling from all the other times I won trophies. 'Under Nagelsmann, I would go three matches in a row spending 90 minutes watching my team. That is when I started to go crazy in my head. In the winter I was totally done with it. During the last two months of the season under (Thomas) Tuchel, I got more minutes than in the entire period before. 'I remember how I felt at Bayern, but I know I have managed to climb out of that low. And that is what I am proud of.' Gravenberch's father, also called Ryan, believes his son would have been left battling a bout of depression if he had been alone in Munich. 'I think if we had not been there with him, he would have landed in a depression,' Gravenberch senior told Dutch magazine Helden. 'When you say something like that as a parent, people might think 'oh dear, here is another father who thinks his son is so brilliant.' But the football world is hard - and people in that world are too. A lot was said about him, but people forgot this was a young boy of 21. 'The whole Bayern Munich adventure never worked out like he expected. He was working really hard, but he was never given a chance to shine. 'At that time, we could not dream that he would get a transfer to Liverpool and that Arne Slot would become his coach. When I look at what has happened to him with Slot and Liverpool I have to say in all honesty that he has gone from hell to heaven!' Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
