Nagelsmann explains why Gravenberch struggled at Bayern before Liverpool revival

Ryan Gravenberch
March 2026

Nagelsmann said Gravenberch found it hard to adapt from being a regular starter to a bench role, and struggled to impact games in short substitute spells. Nagelsmann described the psychological and tactical challenge of accepting a lower squad ranking at an elite club, saying some players cannot quickly develop the rhythm needed to change matches in the final 20 minutes.