Player Ratings: Gakpo and Salah Star in Reds’ 4-1 Victory Over Ipswich | OneFootball

Liverpool 4 – 1 Ipswich Premier League Player Ratings

The Premier League weekend brought another huge game for the current Premier League leaders, as the Tractor Boys rolled into Anfield to take on a side being heralded as the world’s best.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 7.0

The world-class Brazilian was a mere spectator whose role was to recycle possession in a comfortable first half.

After the restart, the former Roma man was again untroubled and unable to stop the consolation goal conceded.

Trent Alexander Arnold – 9.0

The England superstar started the game with a license to impact the attacking patterns of play and was both incisive and measured throughout the first half.

In the second half, the vice-captain was heavily involved in the build-up play and assisted Cody Gakpo for the Red’s fourth goal. The attacking fullback hit the post later on with a fierce shot from the angle.

Andy Robertson – 7.0

The Scotland international skipper was energetic and available on the left throughout a solid first-half showing.

After the halftime break, the 30-year-old was unruffled and keen to get on the ball in wide areas.

Ibrahima Konaté – 8.0

The France international defender was powerful and creative from the outset as he laid on the opening goal early on. As a smart and physically gifted defender, the former RB Leipzig man was able to enjoy large spells in the opposition zone.

Following the break, the towering centre-back was rarely troubled as he strode about the ground more in possession than out of it, whenever his involvement was called upon.

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team was productive on the ball and imposing when called upon as his array of long-range passing and commanding nature allowed his team to impose their will on a lesser opponent.

In the second period of the game, the former Celtic man was steady and alert to repel the sporadic advancements of the visitors.

Ryan Gravenberch – 7.0

The Duch midfielder was keen to facilitate the attacking play as he and his teammates dominated the central areas. The third goal was enabled by the holding midfielder who contributed heavily to that match-ending strike.

After the break, the former Ajax prodigy was able to take up good positions and ensure any potential breakaways were well marshalled.

Subbed – 68 mins

Dominik Szoboszlai – 8.0

The Hungarian skipper was powerfully charged from the opening bell and charged towards the Ipswich goal to thunder in the opening goal.

In the second 45 minutes, the former RB Leipzig star was again relentless in his efforts as he linked the midfield and attack with ferocity.

Subbed – 68 mins

Alexis Mac Allister – 8.0

The Argentina World Cup World Cup winner was the controlling entity through a measured and intelligent opening half of play.

In the second half of this game, the former Brighton man was the mature man who stood his ground and orchestrated a solid tempo in a polished display.

Subbed – 80 mins

Luis Díaz – 7.0

The Columbian attacker started as the False Nine and allowed a good variety of movement around him as he proved and loved around the final third with ease.

After the restart, the former Porto man was productive and always willing to carry the ball and test his opponents.

Subbed – 86 mins

Cody Gakpo – 9.0

The Dutch forward started on the left of an attacking front three and though he was quiet through the opening period a wonderful looping cross assisted Mohamed Salah for the second goal before he struck from close range to add a third for his team.

After the halftime break, the former PSV man was again on the scoresheet with a powerful header that flew past the keeper.

Subbed – 68 mins

Man of the match

Mohamed Salah – 8.0

The Egyptian King was unlucky just after the opening goal when his good run should have ended in either a goal or an assist. Fortunately, his goal arrived shortly thereafter as he struck from with angle with vengeance.

After the intermission, the record-breaking goalscorer was busy and always looking to create opportunities for his teammates in a fine display.

Substitutions;

Wataru Endō – 7.0 (on 68)

Came on to offer more ball-winning capabilities.

Darwin Núñez – 7.0 (on 68)

Came on to offer renewed energy.

Harvey Elliott – 7.0 (on 68)

Came on to offer more creative play.

Jayden Danns – 7.0 (on 80)

Came on.

Federico Chiesa – 6.0 (on 86)

Came on.

The Manager

Arne Slot – 9.0

The Dutch manager was keen to pick a stronger lineup and get the game won in an electric first half of play.

The second-half substitutions were on point and offered good rest periods for first-team assets.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction

Liverpool 3 – 0 Ipswich