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Liverpool 3 – 0 Brighton FA Cup Player Ratings

The FA Cup saw the Reds host Brighton, with both sides struggling for consistency. The famous cup competition at least gave Premier League respite with a run in the cup also giving their respective fan bases the dream of silverware.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 7.0

The giant Brazilian stopper was anonymous for the opening period as Liverpool dominated the territory.

After the restart, the Reds’ world-class keeper was able to produce a brilliant intervention as he stopped a superb cross from finding its target. More good handling was apparent.

Curtis Jones – 8.0

The England international was lively and effective on the ball as he was able to progress and even had a lovely long-range effort arc just wide of the far post. The opening goal was deserved as he timed his run to perfection.

In the second half the former academy skipper was again heavily involved and became a hybrid from fullback to midfield.

Subbed – 88 mins

Milos Kerkez – 8.0

The Hungarian international was tenacious and full of run I b as he tore up and down the line with intent. A powerful effort by as tipped over the bar. The opening goal was due to a brilliantly instinctive first-time cross.

After the break, the explosive full-back was steady and always willing to put in a superb shift to ensure a clean sheet.

Man of the match

Ibrahima Konate – 8.0

The French international was effortless and dominant as he covered his zone with distinction.

In the second half, the former RB Leipzig man was always in control and dispelled all dangers with superior form.

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team was vocal and authoritative as he marshalled his backline with excellence.

After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was able to glide through the half after a sticky spell early on in the half.

Alexis Mac Allister – 7.0

The Argentine international was able to pick and control the ball as he dovetailed well with his double pivot partner.

After the break, the former Brighton star was the central hub which controlled the tempo and rhythm of the game.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 8.0

The Hungarian international was always willing to work and produced a fearsome free kick for the disallowed goal.

When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star was able to score a sensational goal to double the lead as he strode onto a perfectly weighted assist, before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the net.

Federico Chiesa – 6.0

The Italian striker was peripheral and lacking in real incisiveness as the pace of the game didn’t match his output. A decent half chance from the angle was easily blocked.

After the half-time break, the former Juve man was a willing runner and spearhead up top.

Subbed – 76 mins

Florian Wirtz – 7.0

The German attacker was unable to really stamp his quality into the game as the Reds worked mainly from wider positions.

In the second half, the world-class technician was able to show glimpses as he allowed others to grab the limelight, for once.

Subbed – 70 mins

Mohamed Salah – 8.0

The record-breaking attacker was probing and always available as he strived to make something happen.

After the break, the former Chelsea forward was able to deliver the most sublime assist for the Reds’ second goal as he showed great awareness to read the run. The penalty was explosive and the touch to get away before winning the spot kick was perfection.

Subbed – 76 mins

Cody Gakpo – 6.0

The Dutch attacker was unlucky not to open the scoring with a powerful close-range header, as he involved himself considerably from inside to out.

After the intermission, the former PSV attacker was working through the half.

Subbed – 88 mins

Substitutions;

Joe Gomez – 7.0 (on 70)

Came on to add defensive stability.

Hugo Ekitike – 6.0 (on 76)

Came on to stretch the pitch.

Rio Ngumoha – 7.0 (on 76)

Came on to see a brilliant goal harshly disallowed.

Calvin Ramsay – 6.0 (on 88)

Came on.

Trey Nyoni – 6.0 (on 88)

Came on.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 9.0

Was keen to get a strong team onto the pitch with mild rotation, as he sought to progress and fight for the most likely source of silverware this season.

The substitutions were built around the game state and scoreline, which makes a nice change.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Liverpool 3 – 1 Brighton

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