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Slot clearly doesn't feel that he is suited enough to the role to even give Gravenberch the rarest of rests in games that matter.

Last summer, Liverpool attempted to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.

Failing to secure the signature of the Spaniard has led to Gravenberch's emergence — but he cannot be the only solution.

But while there was no alternative to Zubimendi signed because of a limited pool of elite players to pick from, Liverpool has since played against one who would fit the bill — for the right price — this summer.

In Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace has a real gem.

Unlike the fire-fighting Endo, Wharton is like Gravenberch: elegant in possession and calm under pressure

Adam Wharton, Jarell Quansah and Harry Kane training with England

But if Liverpool was looking for a more stylistically similar option to rotate with Gravenberch — which it should be — he would be ideal.

Playing against Liverpool at Selhurst Park in October, Wharton spun away from a crowd of players several times when he was under pressure, and it was him who initiated the press and led Crystal Palace forward when it was chasing the game

Liverpool needs a player who can take the pressure off Gravenberch — and Wharton is one of the few suitable options around.