Ryan Gravenberch is the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League right now, ahead of both Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo.

That is the view of former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant , who has hailed the Dutchman after he helped to continue the Reds' perfect start to the season in a 2-1 win over Everton . Jermaine Pennant hails Liverpool star outperforming Declan Rice and Caicedo

How has Gravenberch performed?

Gravenberch opened the scoring at Anfield with an excellent half-volley in the first half, before turning creator for Hugo Ekitike.

In doing so, the 23-year-old became the youngest Liverpool player in the Premier League era to both score and assist in the same Merseyside derby.

This saw the Reds keep up their 100 per cent league record, as Arne Slot's men sit top

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