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Burnley 0 – 1 Liverpool – PL Player Ratings

The Premier League’s return after the international window was always going to present a next step challenge, as the transition of a slightly altered team continued against a resolute opposition.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 7.0

The giant Brazilian stopper was in command from the opening minute as he looked to be reactive against the counter.

After the restart, the Reds keeper was largely untroubled as his team dominated the pitch.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 8.0

The Hungarian captain was tasked with the inverted fullback role and drove forward relentlessly.

As the game resumed, the former RB Leipzig star was able to utilise his unmatched physical presence in midfield and saw a tremendous long-range shot saved spectacularly.

Milos Kerkez – 5.0

The Hungarian international rattled and attacked at times and a yellow card for diving meant he was replaced early on.

Subbed – 38 mins

Ibrahima Konaté  – 7.0

The France international defender started the game as the front-footed defender, who challenged and competed on the halfway line.

In the second period, the former RB Leipzig man was again powerfully dominant as he covered large spaces.

Subbed – 87 mins

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team was strong and commanding against a team designed to counter him and Ibou.

After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was able to drive his teammates further up the field and cover space in behind with distinction.

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Alexis Mac Allister – 6.0

The Argentina World Cup winner was given a return after the international break and looked steady and controlled before being brought down and eventually substituted.

Subbed – 45 mins

Ryan Gravenberch – 8.0

The Dutch midfielder was steady and able to screen, whilst recycling the ball intelligently and driving the ball upfield..

After the half-time break, the former Ajax prodigy was able to use the ball smartly and was constantly energised.

Man of the Match

Florian Wirtz – 6.0

The German international was too often surrounded by the opposition and could not impose his game in the first half.

Cody Gakpo – 5.0

The Dutch attacker was a decent outlet who worked back and gave a good performance of intelligence to try and create avenues.

In the second half, the goal-scoring wide man was again ineffective for the most part.

Hugo Ekitike – 5.0

The France attacker was well marked and looked a little redundant in a thought-first half.

In the second period, the former PSG player was again unable to impose his game.

Subbed – 72 mins

Mohamed Salah – 6.0

The Egyptian King was a willing runner, however, he was often outnumbered by a diligent low block.

In the second 45 minutes, the record-breaking attacker was more involved and looked to drive inwards at his marker. His participation was limited but the winning goal from the spot; sensational.

Substitutions;

Andy Robertson – 7.0 (on 38)

Came on to add leadership and experience.

Conor Bradley – 6.0 (on 45)

Came on to add thirst from fullback

Federico Chiesa – 6.0 (on 72)

Came on to add something different.

Rio Ngumoha – 7.0 (on 87)

Came on to add drive.

Jeremie Frimpong – 7.0 (on 87)

Came on to create the penalty.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 8.0

The Dutch head coach was keen to roll the same team out which overcame Arsenal.

The initial substitution that saw Robertson brought in for a yellow-carded Kerkez was well timed and showed authority. The half-time switch of Mac Allister was to safeguard the World Cup winner. The attacking substitutes were brave and made the desired impact.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Burnley 0 – 2 Liverpool