Liverpool’s two players can take advantage of Jurgen Klopp’s dilemma and the strengths of Manchester City and Arsenal.
The midfield competition is set to take place in the coming weeks, with both stars looking to continue to impress Jurgen Klopp in the hope of earning a first-team opportunity.
Curtis Jones has been one of Liverpool’s best players this season, but he wasn’t at his best against Manchester City on Saturday afternoon.
His decision-making hasn’t been up to the level fans have been expecting since he took his place in the team, and that could see him emerge victorious in the coming weeks.
Liverpool will be hoping to go from strength to strength this season after making four new signings during a strong summer transfer window.
Ryan Gravenbirch has already shown plenty of potential on Merseyside, while Harvey Elliott is enjoying his best season yet despite being often sidelined.
For any club competing at the highest level, competition in the league is essential to ensure that standards do not drop. With Alexis McAllister likely to be better on Saturday, Gravenbirch and Elliott could see more opportunities to start.
Elliott has made just one Premier League debut this season but has impressed as he appears more often. His pressing was crucial in the win at Newcastle before Mohamed Salah headed home Darwin Núñez’s winner and he also provided a vital assist for Luis Diaz’s equalizer against Luton.
Gravenbirch also doesn’t start often in the league, starting just three out of eight games. The Dutchman is, in some ways, a similar switch to Jones, but his natural attacking ability means he can also be used in the forward role that Dominic Szoboszlay is thriving in.
