Though an important Champions League second-leg tie awaits this midweek at Anfield, Arne Slot fielded a powerful Liverpool facet in opposition to bottom-placed Southampton. The Reds have been speculated to dominate the tie and safe a commanding victory. Nonetheless, they have been misplaced within the first half and bought punished when Will Smallbone capitalized on a mix-up between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker.
However the residence facet responded quickly after the break with a quick-fire double from Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah. Salah scored once more from the spot within the closing minutes, thus stretching the lead additional over Arsenal on the high of the Premier League standings.
Beneath are the gamers rated of their 3-1 win in opposition to Southampton.
A scarcity of communication with Van Dijk noticed him conceding within the first-half stoppage time. However the Brazilian made an important save to disclaim Cameron Archer halfway by the second half.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 7.5
Was strong defensively in opposition to Kamaldeen Sulemana. Made well timed overlapping runs to hyperlink up with Salah and Nunez from the right-hand flank. Was taken off for Jarell Quansah late within the contest.
Ibrahima Konate: 7.5
Had little hassle on the again with no vital menace from the Saints attackers. Carried the ball ahead from the deep and exhibited his passing experience.
Virgil van Dijk: 6.5
Aside from the error, the skipper dominated the defensive duels and saved issues below management together with his grit and resolute. By no means let the guests play sufficient passes into the Liverpool field.
Kostas Tsimikas: 6
Didn’t make any noteworthy contribution together with his crosses and link-up play from the left. Was booked for a foul and the gaffer took no danger and changed him with Andy Robertson at half-time.
Ryan Gravenberch: 7.5
Was again to his normal self upon the arrival of Aleix Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott in the course of the park. Was sturdy together with his challenges, recoveries and duels whereas regaining possession. Additionally made down-the-middle runs to function within the superior areas. Was changed by Watarun Endo across the Eightieth-minute mark.
Curtis Jones: 6.5
Tried to manage the sport within the centre of the pitch. However he couldn’t inject tempo within the attacking transitions and build-ups. Made manner for Harvey Elliott on the break.
Mohamed Salah: 9
Confirmed his experience from the spot as he fired in twice below stress with thunderous strikes. Was a relentless menace from the appropriate as he shook off the midweek disappointment and showcased his high quality as soon as extra.
Dominik Szoboszlai: 6.5
Was not efficient sufficient together with his box-to-box runs. Couldn’t provide a lot within the attacking third and was taken off for Alexis Mac Allister at half-time.
Luis Diaz: 8
Was dreadful within the first half however stepped up exquisitely since falling behind. Set it up for Nunez for the equalizer, and in addition performed his half in incomes the second spotkick.
Darwin Nunez: 8.5
Prevented a marching order following a cynical foul on Kyle Walker-Peters moments after Smallbone’s purpose. However the Uruguayan turned issues round for the Reds by discovering an equalizer after which successful a spot-kick quickly after the break. Obtained standing ovation from the Anfield devoted whereas being changed by Diogo Jota halfway by the second half.
Liverpool Subs vs Southampton
Andy Robertson: 7.5
Injected tempo and rhythm into the sport together with his marauding runs from the left.
Alexis Mac Allister: 7
His technicality helped Liverpool pace issues up from midfield.
Harvey Elliott: 7.5
Made a big affect together with his directness and goal-bound makes an attempt.
Diogo Jota: 5.5
Couldn’t make any notable contribution.