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Liverpool 4 – 0 Galatasaray CL Last 16 – 2nd Leg Player Ratings

The Champions League group continued, with the Reds looking to overcome a goal deficit and advance to the last 8, where PSG await.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 7.0

The giant Brazilian stopper was a mere spectator in the opening exchanges as the reds ran rampant.

After the restart, the Reds’ keeper made sure to recycle possession and cover his zone with experience.

Jeremie Frimpong – 7.0

The Dutch international was always willing to run his man and offered decent width, though could have produced a better final ball.

When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star delivered a rasping cross for the fourth goal which was sadly off side.

Subbed – 67 mins

Milos Kerkez – 7.0

The Hungarian international was steady and held the width as those inside hik created havoc.

After the break, the excellent full-back was a facilitator for others and played his part in moving the ball quickly and effectively.

Ibrahima Konaté – 8.0

The France international was unruffled and alert this time around as he dealt with Victor Osimhen whenever the ball entered his zone..

In the second half, the former RB Leipzig man was always alert to potential problems and used his superior physicality to superb effect.

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team powerful and vocal as he squeezed the pitch. A strong header nearly assisted Mac Allister who hit the bar.

After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was very much in control and ensured a clean sheet with his experience and leadership.

Alexis Mac Allister – 8.0

The Argentine international was unlucky as a point blank header struck the bar and played a key role in controlling the progression of the ball. The assist for the opening goal was a sublime corner of real ingenuity.

After the break, the former Brighton star was unlucky not to score late on as a good goal was disallowed.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 10.0

The Hungarian international was powerful and electric. The opening goal was perfectly timed and later on in the half he tested the keeper with a superb long range effort.

When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star was more central control and venom as he continued to offer great service.

Ryan Gravenberch – 8.0

The Dutch midfielder was able to facilitate those around him and move the ball freely.

After the restart, the midfield star was the man on the sport for the third goal as he controlled his strike superbly to give his side daylight.

Subbed – 88 mins

Florian Wirtz – 9.0

The German attacker was always invloved and saw two great efforts thwarted as he looked to create across the front line.

In the second half, the elite creator was able to deliver a wonderful hockey assist for the second goal as he played a pinpoint pass to the Egyptian King. The assist finally came with a lovely back heel as Salah interlinked before unleashing a wonder strike.

Subbed – 88 mins

Mohamed Salah – 10.0

The record-breaking attacker was lively and unlucky with a chip on the keeper, as he worked around Wirtz and Hugo in a well balanced front line.

After the break, the former Chelsea forward was on fire and delivered a wonderful low cross for the Ekitike goal. A second assist followed a minute later for Gravenberch. The reds court goal was perfection as the attacking great scored with an excellent effort from distance.

Subbed – 73 mins

Man of the match

Hugo Ekitike – 9.0

The French attacker was full of pace and running as he ran the busting backline ragged and probably should have scored ot created in a very good first half performance.

After the break, the former PSG forward was able to finally score as he reacted perfectly at the far post for the reds second goal on the night.

Subbed – 88 mins

Substitutions;

Curtis Jones – 7.0 (on 67)

Came on to add more strength and control.

Cody Gakpo – 7.0 (on 73)

Came on to offer new energy.

Rio Ngumoha – 7.0 (on 88)

Trey Nyoni – 6.0 (on 88)

Federico Chiesa – 6.0 (on 88)

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 9.0

The starting lineup was as expected and built to bring a more attacking endeavour. The balance was correct for the occasion and for once the players showed they would fight for the result.

The substitutions were reactive to keeping the game controlled and with the weekend trip to Brighton a consideration.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Liverpool 2 – 2 Galatasaray