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Inter 0 – 1 Liverpool – Champions League Player Ratings

The Champions League’s return saw the Reds travel to the San Siro with a superb Inter team in form and eager to test a wounded visitor.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 7.0

The giant Brazilian stopper was rarely tested in the first half as the game was played out like chess. A superb late stop was needed to keep the half goalless.

After the restart, the Reds’ world-class keeper was alert and reliable as his team needed his authority in goal.

Joe Gomez – 7.0

The England fullback was forthright and ambitious in his work, combining all duties well.

After the break, the veteran defender was solid and dependable until he left the field.

Subbed – 67 mins

Andy Robertson – 7.0

The Scottish international was always an outlet and covered good ground to ensure his flank was protected.

After the intermission, the experienced full-back was

Ibrahima Konaté – 8.0

The French international defender was unlucky not to open the scoring as he enjoyed a solid first half.

In the second period, the former RB Leipzig man was powerful and athletic, bringing his form back to its usual level.

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team were commanding and vocal against an experienced enemy.

After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was strong and deliberate in his approach to ensure no mistakes were made.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 8.0

The Hungarian skipper was in and out of the game as the system limited his ability to explode.

When the match resumed, the former RB Leipzig man increased his urgency and topped off a professional display with a mighty penalty kick.

Man of the Match

Ryan Gravenberch – 7.0

The Dutch midfielder was keen to cover passing lanes and recycle play with intelligence.

After the half-time break, the former Ajax prodigy was durable and productive on and off the ball.

Curtis Jones – 8.0

The England international was good and able to use terrific skill to carve open opportunities in a fine first-half showing.

After the break, the academy graduate was again a keen participant in the ball and showed he could play at this level with maturity.

Alexis Mac Allister – 7.0

The Argentina World Cup winner was too often peripheral as he failed to create much in Ina more advanced yet isolated position.

In the second half, the world-class technician was a good link and conduit in the middle.

Hugo Ekitike – 8.0

The France attacker was incisive and nearly opened the scoring after a fine run and point-blank strike.

After the break, the former PSG forward was again lively and tested the keeper from distance with a stinging drive.

Alexander Isak – 5.0

The Sweden striker was limited and well-marked in a frustrating first half in Italy.

After the intermission, the former Newcastle man was peripheral again as he failed to intertwine with his more aggressive attacking partner.

Subbed – 67 mins

Substitutions;

Florian Wirtz –  8.0 (on 67)

Came on to bring more invention.

Conor Bradley – 7.0 (on 67)

Came on to add more energy.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 8.0

The Dutch head coach was able to switch systems with attackers unavailable for selection and it gave more solidity in midfield.

The substitutions were able to offer that edge required.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Inter 3 – 1 Liverpool