Overview
- After Liverpool’s 6-0 victory over Qarabag, Ryan Gravenberch posted “Top 8” on Instagram, and Hugo Ekitike replied “Guehi!!!” with a laughing emoji.
- Gravenberch, a midfielder, started in the back four alongside Virgil van Dijk due to Ibrahima Konaté’s compassionate leave and fresh fitness issues for Joe Gomez.
- The win secured Liverpool’s place in the Champions League Round of 16 as Qarabag failed to threaten Alisson.
- Marc Guehi said a summer switch to Liverpool was “very close,” with a medical reportedly completed before the deal was pulled; he later signed for Manchester City this month.
- Liverpool’s defensive depth has been stretched in recent weeks, including a season-ending knee injury for Giovanni Leoni and the absence of Konaté from recent matches.