Legendary stalwarts Virgil van Dijk and Alisson impressed most in Liverpool’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, however Mohamed Salah was off the boil.
The Reds picked up a priceless victory at Selhurst Park on Saturday lunchtime, due to Diogo Jota‘s well-taken solitary objective.
It was a hard-earned three factors for Arne Slot‘s males, but it surely was one more win to see his aspect sit on the Premier League summit for the worldwide break.
Right here we examine our participant rankings with these of the Liverpool Echo, GOAL, FotMob and This Is Anfield’s readers.
Van Dijk (8.2) was masterful on the coronary heart of Liverpool’s defence, standing out as the perfect participant on the pitch.
The Dutchman was colossal in all aspects of his sport, making three interceptions and recoveries apiece, in keeping with FotMob.
TIA’s Joanna Durkan mentioned that Van Dijk “made all the things look straightforward,” including that he was the “cool head when his workforce wanted one.”
Alisson‘s (8.0) damage was the one huge destructive from the day and he was excellent earlier than going off throughout the second half.
Ian Doyle of the Echo lauded two “first rate stops from Nketiah and Eze” after the break, as Liverpool put together for a spell with out him.
Dutch duo Ryan Gravenberch (7.7) and Cody Gakpo (7.7) have been additionally among the many Reds’ star performers, doing their bit on a testing afternoon.
GOAL’s Stephen Darwin felt Gravenberch “managed the midfield all through,” as his magnificent begin to the season continues.
In the meantime, Doyle mentioned that Gakpo offered “some sturdy operating down the left flank,” as he additionally “helped out defensively.”
Salah (5.8) was effectively in need of his finest, nevertheless, struggling to hyperlink with teammates and receiving the bottom rating.
Liverpool’s subsequent sport comes at house to Chelsea – October 20, 4.30pm (BST) – after one more worldwide break.
