Tottenham 1 – 2 Liverpool – PL Player Ratings
The Premier League’s return saw the Reds travel to the capital where a Spurs hounded by erratic form awaited the reigning Premier League champions.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker – 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was reliable and largely untested in the first half of control. A dart to repel an advancing attack late in the opening 45 minutes showed his elite level of concentration.
After the restart, the Reds’ world-class keeper was again important, only to be let down by the goal conceded.
Conor Bradley – 7.0
The Irish fullback was effective and always willing to try and carry the ball forward in an industrious opening half.
Subbed – 45 mins
Milos Kerkez – 7.0
The Hungarian international was a live wire for the most part as he looked to dominate the left flank.
After the intermission, the novice full-back was lively and full of running as the Reds’ intensity picked up.
Ibrahima Konat̩ Р6.0
The French international defender was strong and composed on and off the ball, keeping things simple.
In the second period, the former RB Leipzig man was aggressive and stood up to most things that came his way.
Virgil van Dijk – 6.0
The captain and leader of this team was the man caught in a horribly late challenge which caused the red
After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was authoritative and pushed his team over the line.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 7.0
The Hungarian skipper was industrious and eager to speed things up against a well-organised opponent.
When the match resumed, the former RB Leipzig man was loved around the pitch
Ryan Gravenberch – 6.0
The Dutch midfielder was productive if a little too easy to get by in a standard first-half showing.
After the half-time break, the former Ajax prodigy was unable to make the superior numbers count.
Curtis Jones – 6.0
The England international was steady and effective on the ball and worked hard to maintain possession.
After the break, the academy graduate was less effective as the game state drifted from controlled to defensive.
Florian Wirtz – 8.0
The German attacker was too passive at times as he looked to create.
In the second half, the world-class technician was clinical in his assist for the open I h goal and able to stamp some authority on the ball.
Man of the match
Subbed – 90+9 mins
Hugo Ekitike – 8.0
The French attacker was able to stretch the game in a good first half
After the break, the former PSG forward was again on the scoresheet with a powerfully taken header.
Subbed – 90+9 mins
Alexis Mac Allister – 6.0
The Argentine World Cup winner was passive and positive in equal measures as he again struggled to make his talents pay dividends.
After the intermission, the former Brighton star was again ineffective in controlling the patterns of play.
Substitutions;
Alexander Isak – 7.0 (on 45)
Came on and scored a great goal.
Jeremie Frimpong – 6.0 (on 60)
Came on and gave good width.
Federico Chiesa – 5.0 (on 90)
Came on.
Andy Robertson – N/A (on 90+9)
Came on.
Trey Nyoni – N/A (on 90+9)
Came on.
The Manager;
Arne Slot – 7.0
Was diligent and efficient in his selection and resisted the chance to recall Alexander Isak, opting instead for a quartet of central midfielders.
The substitutions were a mixture as he failed to take advantage of a team depleted by ill discipline.
Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;
Tottenham 1 – 2 Liverpool
