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Shi Yixiao? Heraffenberg has completely transformed. He is the top all-round midfielder in Europe

3:45pm, 22 September 2025Football

In the anxious Merseyside derby, Liverpool finally won 2-1, and Heraffenberg was the coolest one in the Liverpool team. As early as last season, fans noticed his rise and recognized his performance in the midfield. But fans are more willing to discuss Salah and Van Dijk, believing that they are the key figures in Liverpool's championship battle; or shrugging and saying that Heraffenberg is good, but it is far from the top contemporary midfielders.

But starting this season, this view will no longer hold. Heraffenberg is quickly becoming the most dominant midfielder in the Premier League. No, to be precise, he is the best player in the same position as Europe. This season, opponents began to realize that the key to stopping Liverpool is to limit Heraffenberg. Although there are occasional flaws in every victory of the Reds, no team has truly limited his huge influence to date.

This is fully reflected in Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Everton on Saturday. Hrafenberger once again became the protagonist of the victory, scoring his first goal and assisting Ekitic to secure the victory. In the second half, facing Everton's fierce counterattack also made fans remember the elegance and calmness of the Dutch midfielder. Herafinberg was still as calm as ice, not only a back midfielder, but also a magic needle for the sea.

to describe him as the traditional "number 6" is too narrow. The "Hound" midfielders known for their tough steals may laugh at Heraffenberg for not being a fierce ball grab machine; they may also point out that there are midfielders with better pass numbers and more goals.

Declan Rice, and Rodri in his health, have similar physical fitness and physical fitness, but does not have the ability to dribble the ball; Kesedo can steal frequently, as if there were two of him on the court, but he rarely gave assists; Bruno Fernandez can pass and shoot, but he cannot control the game in the midfield like Gravenberge.

And the 23-year-old Dutchman showed his "all-round" in his best condition - just like Liverpool itself, makes people feel that what we see is the tip of the iceberg of his potential. And that's why Slot is reluctant to trade him for any opponent's midfield. Of course, Slot would also emphasize that the three midfielders composed of McAllister and the increasingly mature Sobosloy are the real strength of Liverpool.

Heraffenberg has dominated many of Liverpool's highlights over the past year. None of the coaches in the five major European leagues are jealous. Vincent Kompany is probably going to cry when he thinks of the genius Bayern Munich once possessed but let go; even Klopp probably hopes to replay his last six months in coaching Liverpool to see how Slot activates Gravenberge.

Don't forget, it was Slot who discovered the multidimensional qualities of Herafenberg. Before Slot took office, Gravenberge was lost due to his versatility and did not know whether he should play as a winger or the No. 8 position. Now, he has firmly become the "Viela reincarnation" and will complete his career in this capacity.

His only weakness last season was his goal - no gains throughout the season. Now he has two goals and attributed the credit to the coach to encourage him to step forward boldly. "There are more freedom in the midfield this season," said Heraffenberg. "Last season, I was more like a pure 6 position, very low-level position, and now I can get more forwards, and you guys see this game. I think that's my strength, so I'm happy about it and I'm happy about the goal."

A year ago, Heraffenberg was compared with Tony Cross, and he seemed shy and humble at the time. Of course, it was too early to compare at that time. But this praise just illustrates the trajectory of his career - just like his raid in the midfield, he is striding forward with a stalwart of a king.

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