Danny Murphy names unsung Liverpool hero in Everton win after Virgil van Dijk winner
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesVirgil Van DijkLiverpool recorded an important last-gasp victory over Everton in Sunday's Merseyside derby, and Danny Murphy was particularly impressed by the performance of one of the Reds' midfiieldersRyan Gravenberch, left, impressed Danny Murphy for Liverpool against Everton(Image: 2026 Getty Images)Danny Murphy praised Ryan Gravenberch for his performance during Liverpool's Merseyside derby victory over Everton on Sunday.The game looked to be heading for a 1-1 draw when Virgil van Dijk popped up with an injury-time winner to provide a huge boost to the Reds' hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.Liverpool's fate now seems to be in its own hands, with a healthy seven-point gap to sixth-place Chelsea. And while Van Dijk may have stolen the headlines, it was another Dutchman – Gravenberch – who impressed former Reds midfielder Murphy the most on the day.READ MORE: Arne Slot reveals when he expects Alisson to return for LiverpoolREAD MORE: Giorgi Mamardashvili update emerges as Liverpool faced with new injury nightmare"Everton played well, especially in the first half, but Liverpool did show some creativity," Murphy said as he assessed the game.
I thought he was Liverpool's best player and did so many good things."Liverpool just seemed more balanced and more free in its attacking play. Liverpool has been rightly criticized for its poor pressing this season but it was much better."Virgil van Dijk scored Liverpool's winner against Everton(Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot's men now sit fifth on 55 points, while Chelsea, Brentford and Bournemouth are sixth, seventh and eighth respectively on 48 points.It has already been confirmed that a top-five Premier League finish will be enough to secure qualification for next season's Champions League, and after the game Van Dijk spoke of just how important it will be for the club to salvage that from a disappointing season."One hundred per cent," Van Dijk said.
"We’ve got five more games left against teams that are also fighting for the Champions League spots.READ MORE: UK media reacts to Liverpool's historic win as Arne Slot gets 'precious' boostREAD MORE: Liverpool fan group announces new protest as FSG chief sent direct message over ticket prices"Every game is a big one. Today was a good three points and next up is Crystal Palace at home, [who] we couldn’t beat for many, many games so far."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCVirgil Van DijkRyan Gravenberch