Player Ratings: Liverpool beat Everton 2-1 with Gravenberch the standout performer | OneFootball

Liverpool 2 – 1 Everton – PL Player Ratings

The Premier League’s return after a successful midweek Champions League win over Atletico Madrid, saw Everton make the short trip across Stanley Park to take on the table-topping champions—Arne Slot versus David Moyes, with the spoils of Merseyside up for grabs.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 7.0

The giant Brazilian stopper was tested more and more as the first half progressed, as Everton ended the half strongly.

After the restart, the Reds keeper was left exposed for the opening goal conceded as he dealt with numerous bouts of danger.

Conor Bradley – 6.0

The Irish fullback was targeted from the outset and he was diligent in stopping the increasing threat of Jack Grealish

As the game resumed, the former academy graduate was exposed and tested time and time again as Grealish pushed and proved the inexperienced player.

Milos Kerkez – 6.0

The Hungarian international was brought back in to add more power and pace, as he flew up and down the left flank with intent.

After the intermission, the youthful full-back was less effective as he was pinned back. For the opening goal conceded, the former Bournemouth man was guilty of ball watching rather than marking the man who made the assist.

Ibrahima Konaté  – 7.0

The French international defender was powerfully intent on clearing his lines and overcoming the threat of Beto in a solid first half.

In the second period, the former RB Leipzig man was given new and improved tests to overcome as direct balls and balls from the flanks arrived with more venom.

Virgil van Dijk – 7.0

The captain and leader of this team was keen to command and control his backline in a half of high concentration.

After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was caught out a little for the opening goal conceded, as he strived to clear his lines and force his teammates up the field.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 7.0

The Hungarian skipper was full of energy off the ball and created avenues for others through pure physicality.

When the match resumed, the former RB Leipzig man was needed to cover ground and support the midfield pivot. A well-taken free kick arced just over midway through the half.

Ryan Gravenberch – 8.0

The Dutch midfielder was brilliant in the first half as he opened the scoring with a tremendous effort, before assisting Hugo Ekitike for the second.

After the half-time break, the former Ajax prodigy was less effective with the ball and needed to cut passing lanes and tracking runners through a vastly more difficult second period.

Man of the match

Alexis Mac Allister – 6.0

The Argentine international was well controlled in a solid enough first half.

After the break, the £35m signing was clearly tiring before departing g the field of play.

Subbed – 61 mins

Cody Gakpo – 5.0

The Dutch attacker was a passenger in a vibrant opening 45 minutes.

In the second half, the goal-scoring wide man was again out of sorts as the rest of the team struggled to contain a resurgence-filled Everton.

Subbed – 61 mins

Hugo Ekitike – 7.0

The France attacker was on point for the second goal as his movement and touch enabled a crisp finish under the keeper.

After the restart, the former PSG man was shackled for the most part before leaving the field.

Subbed – 67 mins

Mohamed Salah – 6.0

The Egyptian King was able to deliver sporadic moments of brilliance, as he looked to combine and create.

In the second 45 minutes, the record-breaking attacker found it tough to impose his game against a spirited opponent.

Substitutions;

Curtis Jones – 6.0 (on 61)

Came on to add more physicality.

Florian Wirtz – 6.0 (on 61)

Came on to add more invention.

Hugo Ekitike – 6.0 (on 67)

Came on to add more variation.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 8.0

The Dutch head coach was keen to put a physical team on the pitch and it enabled them to race into a lead.

The substitutions were designed to repel an advancing opponent.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Liverpool 2 – 1 Everton