Liverpool ratings: Salah, Tsimikas lead win vs. Brighton

Liverpool got here from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 within the Premier League on Saturday at Anfield, with a outcome that places them on the prime of the desk.

The guests took the lead contained in the 14th minute when Ferdi Kadioglu’s strike was positioned completely onto the within of the publish earlier than moving into. Reds goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher was later required to disclaim Georginio Rutter with a great save to stop Liverpool going 2-0 down.

Liverpool loved a brighter spell in direction of the top of the opening 45 minutes, although an arm harm to Ibrahima Konaté noticed him changed by Joe Gomez, who had an opportunity with simply his second contact of the match. Mohamed Salah wasted the following massive second for supervisor Arne Slot’s facet, with a tame end that was saved after he was performed in by Darwin Núñez.

A double substitution ignited the hosts into motion when Curtis Jones and Luis Díaz had been launched, and after Cody Gakpo’s cross discovered the way in which to purpose to equalise, Salah made amends for his earlier miss with a sensational curling effort into the far nook to place Liverpool forward.

The victory for the Reds places them on the prime of the league desk after Manchester Metropolis’s 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth.

Positives

Liverpool responded effectively after a sluggish begin and deserved the three factors after their second half efficiency. In addition they took benefit of outcomes elsewhere after each Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal misplaced.

Negatives

The arm harm to Konaté which required a substitution at half-time initially appears to be like like he may very well be set to overlook a while.

Supervisor score (1-10; 10 = greatest)

Arne Slot, 7 — Liverpool’s supervisor confirmed his tactical class towards Brighton which helped his facet garner momentum within the second half, and his double substitution rapidly led to the Reds overturning the outcome to go 2-1 forward.

Participant scores

GK Caoimhin Kelleher, 6 — There was little Kelleher may do in regards to the opener with Kadioglu’s effort coming off the publish, whereas he additionally made a vital save towards Rutter later within the first half to maintain the rating at 1-0.

DF Kostas Tsimikas, 8 — The Greece worldwide was concerned rather a lot and was one in all Liverpool’s greatest gamers on the day, making quite a lot of vital interventions which frequently made up for errors from his teammates. Created a giant probability for Gomez from an extended free-kick.

DF Virgil van Dijk, 7 — A number of well-timed tackles helped Liverpool resist strain and likewise put an finish to counter-attacks. Commanded the backline exceptionally all through, and raised his sport within the second half.

DF Ibrahima Konaté, 6 — Near scoring the equaliser with an effort on purpose from a nook, however Liverpool followers now face an anxious wait after the 25-year-old regarded in discomfort as he went off at half time holding his arm.

DF Trent Alexander-Arnold, 6 — The passing vary of Alexander-Arnold wasn’t fairly on the highest stage within the first half, gifting away possession inside the first two minutes inside Liverpool’s defensive third. He improved after the break in a extra central position, and defended effectively in direction of the top of the match to beat earlier struggles.

MF Ryan Gravenberch, 6 — Improved within the second half as he started to string the ball by means of the midfield traces, whereas he additionally pressed extra aggressively to win the ball again.

MF Alexis Mac Allister, 6 — Mac Allister may have been extra conscious of Kadioglu’s positioning for Brighton’s opener because the 25-year-old appeared to be closest to him earlier than he discovered house to strike. Troubled the goalkeeper within the second half with an effort that additionally noticed him take a knock, however not as influential as traditional earlier than he was withdrawn for Jones.

MF Dominik Szoboszlai, 6 — Tried to get issues transferring in the correct route throughout moments when Liverpool’s construct up was sluggish, and produced quite a lot of constructive lengthy passes that progressed his facet into Brighton territory. Changed within the second half by Díaz after a tactical change.

FW Cody Gakpo 6, — Gakpo was a standout for Liverpool within the second half and capped his show with a purpose which appeared to be from an meant cross. Impressed when on the ball, and likewise got here shut earlier within the match with an effort that flashed previous the publish.

FW Darwin Núñez, 7 — The Uruguay worldwide confirmed his composure when slowing down contained in the field earlier than getting an effort on track, whereas he additionally continued his spectacular work fee when monitoring again to defend. Created Liverpool’s greatest probability of the sport with a flick to Salah, and was unfortunate to not get an help. Performed a component in Gakpo’s purpose after inflicting issues within the field together with his run.

FW Mohamed Salah, 7 — Made runs in behind the defence and was dissatisfied to overlook a giant probability within the second half, however he made amends with a world class effort to place Liverpool 2-1 up.

Substitutes (gamers launched after 70 minutes = no score)

Joe Gomez (Konaté, 45″), 7 — Discovered himself in acres of house and will have scored with simply his second contact, however there wasn’t sufficient route on the header to get previous Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. Defended astutely throughout the match, constantly clearing the hazard for his facet.

Luis Díaz (Szoboszlai, 66″), 6 — Brilliant in possession and regarded to trigger issues together with his dribbling. Had spells and impressed from each flanks which stretched the Brighton defence.

Curtis Jones (Mac Allister, 66″), 7 –– Registered the help for Salah’s effort within the second half and battled effectively in midfield, additionally standing out for his defensive work. Used his physique effectively within the closing minute to defend the ball earlier than profitable a foul, placing an finish to Brighton’s closing assault.

Wataru Endo (Nunez, 77″), N/R –– On for Núñez within the 77th minute to assist safe the outcome, offering an anchor for the defence towards Brighton assaults.

Conor Bradley (Salah, 90″), N/R — Launched for Salah for the 4 minutes of stoppage time as Liverpool regarded to see out the sport.