The leggy Serb was much sought after before he signed for
Liverpool from Red Star Belgrade in January, staying with his hometown club for
the rest of last season. Grujic’s start at Liverpool has been slower than some
expected, and he has returned to the Under-23s for experience, and to the gym
to bulk up. With several players ahead or alongside him in the pecking order
for a defensive midfield berth – Can, Lucas Leiva and Kevin Stewart, for
example – further patience may be required.
But he will surely get more opportunities this season. His
style of play has brought – perhaps optimistic – comparisons with the likes of
Yaya Toure, but Grujic can take more realistic inspiration from Sissoko’s short
but impressive stint at Anfield from 2005-08. The Malian offered energy and
grit at the heart of Liverpool’s midfield for nearly three years, despite some
nasty injuries, including a boot in the eye. With the Liverpool defence
continuing to leak goals, Grujic could yet find himself turned to as a reliable
pair of feet.
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