Player Ratings: Liverpool 2-0 Fulham as Reds Secure Crucial Win

Giorgi Mamardashvili – 8.0

The giant Georgian stopper was in solid form in the first half as he dealt with several shots on target.

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After the restart, the Reds’ keeper was concentrated and alert to all dangers as the home side looked to maintain their advantage.

Ibrahima Konaté – 7.0

The French international was strong and resilient as he looked to use his superior physicality.

When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star ensured a steady rearguard as Fulham showed great endeavour.

Andy Robertson – 8.0

The Scotland international was up and down as he showed great energy and desire to support his teenage teammate ahead of him.

After the break, the veteran full-back was keen to continue his good form and show leadership throughout.

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Jeremie Frimpong – 7.0

The Dutch international was able to offer good pace and width as he allowed Salah to drift inside to affect the game.

In the second half, the former Celtic man was needed more defensively as Mo stayed higher and more dangerous. The added responsibility was well taken.

Subbed – 68 mins

Virgil van Dijk – 7.0

The captain and leader of this team was vocal and authority-driven as he looked far more relaxed with an energetic midfield in front of him.

After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was very keen to show strong leadership to his teammates as he barked orders and organised his team to the finish line.

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Curtis Jones – 7.0

The England international was always looking to cover ground and receive the ball from the defence. His ability to play the deepest role showed why he should be ahead of Ryan Gravenberch. It was a shame when he came off injured.

Subbed – 45 mins

Dominik Szoboszlai – 8.0

The Hungarian international was powerfully able to press and add desire to the middle which is so often lacking.

When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star was a little more defensive with Gravenberch struggling to show the same output.

Cody Gakpo – 6.0

The Dutch player was able to assist the second goal and offered good central stability surrounded by diminutive attackers.

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After the restart, the out-of-form attacker was unlucky not to score as he failed to control a perfect delivery into the box.

Florian Wirtz – 7.0

The German attacker was able to take up good central positions and orchestrate between two exciting wide men. Assisted the opening goal as he opened up the pitch for his teenage teammate.

In the second half, the elite creator was less effective as the Reds’ energy levels dipped.

Subbed – 68 mins

Mohamed Salah – 8.0

The Egyptian King was lively and always looking to get involved. The brilliantly struck how which doubled his team’s advantage was vintage.

After the break, the former Roma star was always alert but struggled to impact as the lack of team training showed on the hosts’ legs.

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Subbed – 89 mins

Rio Ngumoha – 9.0

The novice attacker was excited and the enticing with a desire to attack his fullback relentlessly. The opening goal as he was marvelous and he played a key part in the second with a ho key assist.

After the intermission, the former Chelsea prodigy was the best means of getting out as the Reds retreated.

Subbed – 68 mins

Man of the Match

Substitutions;

Ryan Gravenberch – 6.0 (on 45)

Came on to offer less as the defensive midfielder.

Alexis Mac Allister – 6.0 (on 68)

Came on to offer more control.

Alexander Isak – 6.0 (on 68)

Came on to gain more vital minutes.

Joe Gomez – 6.0 (on 68)

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Came on to offer more defensively.

Trey Nyoni – N/A (on 89)

Came on.

The Manager:

Arne Slot – 7.0

The starting lineup was a move to rest up for the second leg of the Champions League and overwhelm Fulham with attacking performances.

The second half substitutes were based on necessity and keeping freshness for the midweek.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction:

Liverpool 2 – 1 Fulham