Player Ratings: Liverpool Champions League return to form as they beat AC Milan 3-1
After losing to Nottingham Forest at home, Liverpool had to face a big battle with AC Milan
• But it seemed like an easier task than expected. The Reds spread their wings and won 3-1
• And here are the scores of Liverpool’s players for this UEFA Champions League match.
A game that was closely watch by all parties, as aside from being the start of the new UEFA Champions League format, it was also a question of how well Liverpool would perform. After their shock defeat in the Premier League. But in the end it turned out to be an easier task than expected, despite falling behind very early on, but scoring goals to take the lead 3-1 from Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Liverpool Player Ratings
Alisson Becker – 6 – He cross and was immediately shot and disappeare from the game. Liverpool were in possession of the ball almost exclusively. In the second half, he made a few small mistakes, but they didn’t affect him.
Kostas Tsimikas – 7 – Came on for Andrew Robertson but was out of position, leaving him open space and quickly conceding a goal in the first four minutes. He didn’t have much of an impact after that. But came back from a corner for Van Dijk to head home to make it 2-1 just before half-time.
Virgil van Dijk – 8 – Not as impressive as partner Konaté, but was calm and composed and did his part, scoring a header to put the Reds ahead 2-1 before finishing off Alvaro Morata.
Ibrahima Konate – 8 – Was a little too far back for Christian Pulisic’s shot that put Milan ahead. But he made up for it brilliantly by heading home a crucial equaliser in the 1-1 draw.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7
A precise free-kick from the edge of the area that went straight to Konaté’s head, as if it had plann, and the goal help ease the pressure on the team. While the defense was without a hitch in the form of Rafael Leao.
Alexis Mac Allister – 7 – Ran hard trying to block Pulisic but failed to score the first goal. He ran a lot throughout the game and was useful in both attack and defense. But he didn’t have much of an impact on the game.
Ryan Gravenberch – 7 – On a par with Mac Allister, he wasn’t the standout player in this game. He played a passing game, was more defensive and helped control the tempo in midfield than anything else.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 7 – Runs up and down the pitch tirelessly until. He finally pays off with a goal to seal the game 3-1 from a pass from Gakpo, which was a goal that made Milan stop fighting.
Cody Gakpo – 8 – Was left reeling from a ยูฟ่าเบท challenge from Davide Calabria in the 23rd minute. But survived and was lucky to convert a free kick that equalised. He then played confidently, beating his opponents on several occasions and even provid an assist for the 3-1 second half goal.
Diogo Jota – 6 – Had a chance to break through and shoot past Mike Menyong in the 27th minute. But his shot went wide. Overall, it was a poor game. His coordination with his teammates may not have been bad, but he didn’t seize the opportunity.
Mohamed Salah – 7
Look brighter and more settled in than last time out. Someone Milan’s defence will have to watch out for But unfortunately his first two shots were just over the bar and the second half was quiet. It was a wonder he wasn’t taken off early on. When the score was already wide.