4 goals in 5 games! Liverpool s new core continues to transform, only 3 years from a rookie to a top-level

Last season, Heraffenberg performed well as Liverpool's "Six" midfielder. Although this is still his main role, Slot gave him greater freedom in the new season and had a significant effect. While his defensive stats (stealing, clearing and winning the ball) are almost the same as last season, his offensive stats have been developed this season. He made 5 appearances, contributed 2 goals and 2 assists, ranking among the most midfielders in Liverpool.

Last season, Herafenberg played 37 Premier League games, but he didn't score a single goal. In the impression of fans, he is a defensive engineer under Slott. But in the new season, Heraffenberg has scored two goals and sent one assist in four Premier League games, including the first record in the Merseyside derby against Everton. In addition, he scored one assist in the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. It is no accident that Herafenberg's offensive data surged. In Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Burnley, Graffenberg completed four shots and created four chances. In contrast, he had neither shot nor created opportunities in 11 league games last season, and he has participated in every four games so far this season. In this regard, Herafenberg said in an interview that Slott gave himself a lot of tactical freedom and he was more free to run in the midfield.

Former Liverpool and England midfielder Danny Murphy said in an interview with BBC Sports: "Hrafenberg is Liverpool's best and most important player this season. He has traits that only a few midfielders have: an excellent sense of space and the ability to easily dribble the ball. He is an excellent passer, but his superior physical coordination allows him to let the ball slide past his side, and his excellent athletic ability allows him to easily get rid of his opponent."

The new season, Liverpool has introduced stars such as Wilz, Ekitic, and Isaac, but it is not these new players who perform best, but Herfenberg. The 23-year-old Dutch midfielder continues to evolve under Slott and has evolved from a defensive midfielder to an all-round Premier League midfielder. When Slotte first coached Liverpool, Heraffenberg was just a marginal figure in the team. Because of Subimedi's temporary release of pigeons, Slot had no choice but to press Ba on Herafenberg. And this time, Slott bet right. In his first season as Slott coached Liverpool, he led the team to the Premier League championship. Many fans believe that this is Klopp leaving him a good foundation. Of course, this argument is not wrong. The existence of meritorious players such as Salah, Van Dijk and Alisson makes Liverpool stand out in the Premier League. But in the use and construction of Heraffenberg, Slot showed his abilities, and he was also the first football superstar trained by Slot. From a bench player during Klopp's time to a new Liverpool midfielder core, it took only three years for Heraffenberg to complete the transformation.