Liverpool 1 – 1 Burnley – PL Player Ratings
The Premier League brought about a giant fighting to reclaim last season’s form again a team merely fighting for survival.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker – 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was a relative spectator in the first half as he recycled possession.
After the restart, the Reds’ world-class keeper was a let-down by a team unable to reach the levels required and the goal was coming.
Jeremie Frimpong – 6.0
The Dutch fullback was industrious and fleet-footed as he adjusted to a more defensive-controlled role on the flank.
In the second half, he became more reserved and less influential until later when the game was drawn.
Milos Kerkez – 7.0
The Hungarian international was a good outlet, showing good power and decision-making in the opening 45 minutes.
After the intermission, the novice full-back was lacking in service as the team dropped off.
Subbed – 79 mins
Ibrahima Konat̩ Р5.0
The French international defender was combative and alert against a team that would always veer towards direct balls, however, issues remain regarding his on-ball ability.
In the second period, the former RB Leipzig man was poor on the ball and looked either injured or unable to make a difference in an indifferent half.
Virgil van Dijk – 6.0
The captain and leader of this team was on his game from the opening bell and ensured his defensive third was switched on.
After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was struggling to raise his team after a poor period med to the equaliser.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 6.0
The Hungarian skipper was guilty of being slightly too passive with his relaxed penalty miss, amid a decent half.
When the match resumed, the former RB Leipzig man was not his usual self as the game progressed and his explosive style failed to materialise.
Ryan Gravenberch – 5.0
The Dutch midfielder was a good outlet and partner for Jones as he looked to move the ball forward with purpose.
After the half-time break, the former Ajax prodigy was lacking as the game drifted by him.
Subbed – 79 mins
Curtis Jones – 6.0
The England international was able to assist the opening goal after some hit-and-miss periods of possession against a team built to frustrate.
After the break, the academy graduate was unable to push the ball around with enough urgency. His better work came as the Reds chased the winner.
Subbed – 88 mins
Florian Wirtz – 7.0
The German attacker was explosive with the opening goal and always looked the part against a stubborn opponent.
In the second half, the world-class technician was unlucky not to double the lead as the home side looked to close the game.
Man of the match
Cody Gakpo – 5.0
The Dutch attacker was unlucky with a couple of half-chances that he was unable to convert.
After the break, the former PSV forward was too predictable and was unable to make anything happen inside.
Subbed – 79 mins
Hugo Ekitike – 7.0
The French striker was sporadic and well marshalled for the most part, however, a brilliant Suarez-like drive along the byline enabled the creation of the opening goal.
After the intermission, the former PSG attacker was unlucky with the second-half goal which was disallowed. Was unlucky with a diving header late on.
Substitutions:
Rio Ngumoha – 6.0 (on 69)
Came on to offer more invention.
Alexis Mac Allister – 6.0 (on 69)
Came on to immediately make an impression.
Andy Robertson – 6.0 (on 69)
Came on to offer more tenacious energy.
Federico Chiesa – 5.0 (on 88)
Came on.
The Manager:
Arne Slot – 6.0
Was clear in his selection as he went with a strong lineup built to overwhelm.
The substitutions were too late and lacked ingenuity.
Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction:
Liverpool 2 – 0 Burnley
