The Liverpool Echo published an article, which included Heraffenberg's performance last season and looked forward to the impact of Werz's joining on the Dutch international.
Although he was unfortunately dismissed from the PFA Young Player of the Year candidate, Herafenberg's central role in Liverpool's championship last season is unquestionable. The Dutch midfielder unexpectedly won the fifth trophy at Anfield after Ajax’s three-time championship with Bayern, thanks to coach Slott’s tactical writing that transformed it into a drag-back midfielder.
At the end of the pre-season preparation, when Heraffenberg, who is used to playing as a central defender, was retreated to the double midfielder system, this decision once caused doubts. However, this adjustment completely activates the 23-year-old's all-round attributes, and the barrier formed by him and McAllister has become the cornerstone of the Reds' Premier League.
Away match against Manchester United, Heraffenberg ruled Old Trafford with oppression and passes, and then in the classic battle of the Bernabeu defeating Real Madrid and Etihadribly defeating Manchester City, he even contributed his MVP-level performances continuously. Although he began to face targeted restrictions on his opponents at the end of February and had fluctuations in key battles between Paris and Newcastle, he still used key assists to secure the victory in the final stage.
With Werz coming soon, Sobosloy may rotate the midfielder, which will win Heraffenberg a valuable respite. The chemical reaction between this midfield partner in the new season will become an important highlight on Liverpool's road to defending the title. For Herafenberg, who has already gained a foothold in Anfield, a more exciting chapter has just begun.