Liverpool gamers recovered from a poor first-half displaying to assert what may very well be a significant win within the title race, coming from behind to win 2-1 at a boisterous Anfield.
Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
Premier League (10) | AnfieldNovember 2, 2024
Objectives: Gakpo 69’, Salah 72’; Kadioglu 14’
Caoimhin Kelleher – 7 (out of 10)
There wasn’t a lot he might do in regards to the Brighton purpose, despite the fact that a right-footed shot throughout purpose from the appropriate ought to favour the goalkeeper.
Ferdi Kadioglu’s shot was so exact that it went in off the far submit in about the one spot Kelleher couldn’t attain it.
Made an necessary save to maintain the sport at 1-0 when Brighton had been on prime within the first half, bailing out his teammates who had let Brighton scythe straight by way of the center of them.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6
Was certainly one of various gamers who actually struggled within the first half, with some sloppy passing and unconvincing challenges.
He was significantly better within the second, although, and rather more concerned, dropping central extra usually as Joe Gomez coated on the appropriate.
He additionally defended properly towards Kaoru Mitoma within the second interval when known as upon.
Virgil van Dijk – 6
Was left stranded when Yasin Ayari despatched Georginio Rutter by way of after Brighton bypassed Liverpool’s press.
Not a lot else to do past organisational duties, however did take out certainly one of his teammates in Ibrahima Konate and virtually did the identical with Kostas Tsimikas.
Ibrahima Konate – 7
Thwarted Mitoma on a few events early on and was the one Liverpool defender who seemed convincing within the problem.
Withdrawn at halftime with an harm – hopefully it’s not critical.
Kostas Tsimikas – 6
The Greek was making his second Premier League begin of the season an opportunity to point out he needs to be first selection forward of the struggling Andy Robertson.
He discovered himself up towards the tough Ferdi Kadioglu and will have been out faster because the Turkish winger lined up the shot to open the scoring for Brighton.
Made an necessary block from Welbeck at a well-worked Brighton set piece.
Alexis Mac Allister – 5
Virtually acquired Liverpool again into the sport with an important header from Gakpo’s cross early within the second half.
He was in no-man’s land defensively for the Brighton purpose and didn’t present a lot cowl for Tsimikas, simply as he couldn’t for Robertson towards Arsenal. Was additionally gradual to press forward of the prospect for Rutter.
When he is ready to defend in small areas and let others do the protecting, he might be Liverpool’s greatest midfielder, however even on the ball he wasn’t at his greatest on this sport.
Ryan Gravenberch – 6
Suffered equally to Mac Allister defensively, in what was most likely his worst sport of the season on this regard.
Typically second to 50-50 balls and supplied no management in possession. Although, he did enhance in a while with the remainder of the staff.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 7
Confirmed nice work fee and coated in addition to he might when the midfielders behind him had been failing of their defensive duties.
Nonetheless not as efficient as could be anticipated in assault, however did play a component within the first large likelihood for Salah within the second half, profitable the header within the build-up.
Mohamed Salah – 8 (Man of the Match)
Emphatically scored the profitable purpose, taking the ball from Jones earlier than getting a yard on his marker and firing into the far nook.
Previous to that, possibilities had been few and much between on his wing, however when offered with one initially of the second half he didn’t chip the ball over the onrushing Verbruggen.
He had one other half likelihood within the first half however the ball finally dribbled out of play for a purpose kick.
It was the type of sport you count on Liverpool’s star participant to step up and win the sport, and he did.
Darwin Nunez – 8
A superb activate the midway line to create an opportunity for himself. Left opposition gamers in his wake earlier than forcing a save from Verbruggen.
Performed a intelligent flick to Salah to arrange an important likelihood for the Egyptian simply earlier than the hour mark.
Brought on sufficient of a distraction within the field among the many defenders and in entrance of the goalkeeper to see Gakpo’s cross discover the far submit.
An ideal all-round contribution.
Cody Gakpo – 7
Appeared like he might need repeated his midweek trick of reducing inside from the left and firing a shot contained in the far submit, however despatched the hassle simply huge on this event.
The subsequent likelihood he acquired on this space, he crossed as a substitute, and the ball evaded everybody earlier than settling inside that far submit to stage the scores for his first league purpose of the season.
Substitutes
Joe Gomez (on for Konate, 46′) – 8 -Had an important likelihood to attain simply minutes after approaching, getting a free chief from a Tsimikas set-piece however firing it straight at Verbruggen. It ought to have been his first Liverpool purpose.
Had one other header from a nook saved in a while, and made some wonderful defensive contributions within the 45 minutes he was on the pitch.
If Konate is out for any upcoming video games, Gomez appears like a greater than succesful alternative.
Curtis Jones (on for Mac Allister, 66′) – 8 – Provided the type of vitality missing within the first half on either side of the ball, and it was his run and move that led to the purpose for Salah.
Luis Diaz (on for Szoboszlai, 66′) – 7 – Got here on as a second striker close to Nunez which meant Brighton had a brand new risk to fret about. Moved to the left as soon as Liverpool had the lead and remained a risk.
Wataru Endo (on for Nunez, 77′) – 7 – Not a lot likelihood to have an effect on the sport, however nonetheless managed to make three tackles in his brief time on the pitch.
It was an indication that Slot trusts the defensive midfielder to assist see out video games in necessary moments. Given outcomes elsewhere, this was a vital second.
Conor Bradley (on for Salah, 90+1′) – N/A – Gained a foul instantly after approaching to alleviate among the strain in added time. Good sub from Slot.
Subs not used: Jaros, Quansah, Robertson, Morton
Arne Slot – 7
The primary 45 minutes was most likely the worst half he’s seen as Liverpool supervisor, and his staff choice was partly liable for that.
As quickly as he made the modifications within the second half, notably the introduction of Jones within the deep midfield function, it was a distinct sport.
With Arsenal and Man Metropolis each slipping up, it felt like a significant 45 minutes for Liverpool on this title race, and Slot was in a position to make the required modifications, even when the beginning was poor.
Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
