Liverpool gamers recovered from a poor first-half displaying to assert what might be an important win within the title race, coming from behind to win 2-1 at a boisterous Anfield.
Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
Premier League (10) | Anfield
November 2, 2024
Targets: Gakpo 69’, Salah 72’; Kadioglu 14’
Caoimhin Kelleher – 7 (out of 10)
There wasn’t a lot he might do concerning the Brighton purpose, although 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 put up 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 the center of them.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6
Was one in all quite a few gamers who actually struggled within the first half, with some sloppy passing and unconvincing challenges.
He was significantly better within the second, although, and way more concerned, dropping central extra typically as Joe Gomez coated on the appropriate.
He additionally defended effectively towards Kaoru Mitoma within the second interval when referred to as upon.
Virgil van Dijk – 6
Was left stranded when Yasin Ayari despatched Georginio Rutter by after Brighton bypassed Liverpool’s press.
Not a lot else to do past organisational duties, however did take out one in all his teammates in Ibrahima Konate and nearly did the identical with Kostas Tsimikas.
Ibrahima Konate – 7
Thwarted Mitoma on a few events early on and was the one Liverpool defender who appeared convincing within the problem.
Withdrawn at halftime with an damage – hopefully it’s not critical.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 alternative 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 obtained 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 sluggish to press forward of the prospect for Rutter.
When he is ready to defend in small areas and let others do the overlaying, he might be Liverpool’s greatest midfielder, however even on the ball he wasn’t at his greatest on this recreation.
Ryan Gravenberch – 6
Suffered equally to Mac Allister defensively, in what was in all probability his worst recreation 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 crew.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 7
Confirmed nice work charge 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 an element within the first huge probability 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 originally of the second half he did not chip the ball over the onrushing Verbruggen.
He had one other half probability within the first half however the ball finally dribbled out of play for a purpose kick.
It was the sort of recreation you anticipate 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 probability for the Egyptian simply earlier than the hour mark.
Precipitated 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 put up.
An excellent all-round contribution.
Cody Gakpo – 7
Seemed like he might need repeated his midweek trick of reducing inside from the left and firing a shot contained in the far put up, however despatched the trouble simply huge on this event.
The subsequent probability he obtained on this space, he crossed as an alternative, and the ball evaded everybody earlier than settling inside that far put up to degree the scores for his first league purpose of the season.
Substitutes
Joe Gomez (on for Konate, 46′) – 8 -Had an important probability 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 glorious 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 substitute.
Curtis Jones (on for Mac Allister, 66′) – 8 – Provided the sort of power missing within the first half on each side of the ball, and it was his run and go 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 probability to have an effect on the sport, however nonetheless managed to make three tackles in his quick 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 a number of the stress in added time. Good sub from Slot.
Subs not used: Jaros, Quansah, Robertson, Morton
Arne Slot – 7
The primary 45 minutes was in all probability the worst half he’s seen as Liverpool supervisor, and his crew choice was partly chargeable for that.
As quickly as he made the adjustments within the second half, significantly the introduction of Jones within the deep midfield position, it was a distinct recreation.
With Arsenal and Man Metropolis each slipping up, it felt like an important 45 minutes for Liverpool on this title race, and Slot was in a position to make the required adjustments, even when the beginning was poor.
Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
