Clarence Seedorf has downplayed Ryan Gravenberch comparisons - but has high hopes for the Liverpool midfielder's career.
The Reds summer signing broke the legendary Dutchman's record at Ajax when he became the club's youngest ever player, when he made his debut as a 16-year-old
His time in Bavaria brought just three league starts as he made 34 appearances during his one-year stay in Munich.
In their Europa League curtain-raiser against LASK, Gravenberch was handed his full debut and impressed
Seedorf believes that the young Holland midfielder has a great career ahead of him
Seedorf
"Everybody is unique, Ryan started early, he is one who broke my record at Ajax as the youngest player to make his debut that comes with great responsibility,"
"He's on the way, I believe in him, I think he can make a great career. Just let him take his path, everyone has their own destiny."
Klopp was full of praise for Gravenberch after his full Liverpool debut
Klopp
"He did really well,"
"For a long time, he was the best player on the pitch, for sure.
"But in the first half, the frustration [from Liverpool players grew] and you saw him getting lost a little bit as well. That’s normal, these things happen."
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