Chiesa Gets 8.5, Isak With 7.5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Southampton | OneFootball

Liverpool entertained Southampton at Anfield earlier tonight as they looked to secure a victory at home in the EFL Cup. The Reds made a bright start to the game and managed to grab the lead in the 43rd minute when Alexander Isak found the back of the net from close range. Arne Slot’s players were leading 1-0 at the half-time break.

Shea Charles equalised for the Saints in the 76th minute. However, Hugo Ekitike scored the winning goal in the 85th minute but was sent off a minute later after picking up two yellow cards. The Reds hung on and earned a narrow 2-1 win in front of their home fans.

Let’s take a look at how each Liverpool player fared during the clash against the Saints.

He made a couple of solid saves at the back but couldn’t do much about Charles’ equaliser.

RB: Jeremie Frimpong – 6/10

Frimpong used his pace well at times but failed to be a threat in the final third.

CB: Joe Gomez – 6.5/10

He dealt with the danger when required, but failed to keep a clean sheet tonight.

CB: Giovanni Leoni – 7/10

Leoni was a dominant presence when defending inside his half, but picked up an injury and was replaced in the 80th minute.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Ryan Manning of Southampton headers the ball whilst under pressure from Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on September 23, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

LB: Andy Robertson – 7/10

Robertson hardly put a foot wrong defensively and delivered a great pass to Federico Chiesa in the lead-up to Ekitike’s match-winner.

CM: Wataru Endo – 6.5/10

He anchored the midfield well but made a costly error in the second half, which led to Southampton’s equaliser.

CM: Trey Nyoni – 6.5/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the field.

RW: Federico Chiesa – 8.5/10

Chiesa was a constant menace in the opponent’s half and has got a couple of assists to show for his efforts.

CAM: Curtis Jones – 6.5/10

He retained possession well in the opponent’s half, but there was no goal for him.

LW: Rio Ngumoha – 7/10

Ngumoha was quite direct with his runs on the left flank but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

ST: Alexander Isak – 7.5/10

Isak was a real threat in the final third and managed to score the opener just before the half-time break. He was replaced at the interval.

Substitutes:

ST: Hugo Ekitike – 6.5/10

He scored the match-winner in the 85th minute but let his teammates down by getting sent off for two avoidable yellow cards.

RB: Conor Bradley – 6.5/10

Bradley made one positive run with the ball.

CAM: Jayden Danns – 6.5/10