Premier League: Leeds United vs Liverpool player ratings as the Reds sent a statement with a huge win at Elland Road
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Liverpool defeated Leeds by 3-0 with an astute performance away from home
Liverpool registered a huge win away from the home as they put three past Marcelo Bielsa’s men. Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Premier League goal while Fabinho and Sadio Mane extended the Reds’ lead to three to settle a comprehensive win. However, unfortunately, the headlines will be about Harvey Elliott’s injury as the 18-year old suffered an injury that appeared serious.
Leeds United is still winless in the campaign and it’s back to the drawing board for them who started well but Liverpool displayed a scintillating attacking football which got the better of them.
Let’s take a look at the player ratings for today’s game.
Leeds United
Meslier 6/10
The young shot-stopper was a busy figure right from the start as Liverpool’s attack was in the mood. Made some good clearances at times. Wasn’t at the fault for the goal.
Luke Ayling 6/10
Had a great chance to score by himself on the counter but his half volley was over the bar. Had a difficult afternoon dealing with trickeries of Mane and Jota.
Diego Llorente 6/10
Unfortunate to leave the stadium with an injury. Did fairly enough till the time when he was on the pitch.
Liam Cooper 6/10
Young Harvey Elliott picked some pockets behind Cooper early in the game. However, some headed clearances kept them in the game.
Junior Firpo 5.5/10
Had a difficult time nullifying the threat of Mo Salah, who scored his 100th goal today. Couldn’t offer much forward as Trent and Salah were packing the wing.
Kalvin Phillips 6/10
He was good on the ball at times trying to channelize the ball towards wing plays. However, his side was losing the midfield battles most of the time against Liverpool’s industrious one.
Raphinha 6.5/10
Troubled Liverpool’s rearguard through quick counters but the end product was missing. Robertson got the better if him while challenging for the duels.
Stuart Dallas 6/10
Played his part in the counter-attacks but all in all, quite an uneventful game.
Rodrigo 6/10
Had a wonderful chance to score by himself when Raphinha supplied him, but Rodrigo hit straight at Alisson. Couldn’t get much into the final third. He was substituted in the break.
Jack Harrison 6.5/10
Tried to make things happen from the left flank and made some good runs in behind. But similar to his counterpart Raphinha, the end product was missing in the final third.
Patrick Bamford 5/10
The England international was an ineffective figure throughout the game. He tried to do something but his first touches weren’t the best. He could have blocked Fabinho’s attempt.
Substitutes
Struijk: 5/10
Harsh challenge on Harvey Elliott who left the stadium in an injury that looked serious. We hope that Harvey Elliott is alright.
Tyler Roberts 5/10
Tried to stabilize things but the game was already in the hands of the visitors.
Daniel James N/A
Liverpool
Alisson 7
Displayed a strong pair of hands to deny Rodrigo on the counter. Wasn’t troubled much later in the game.
Trent Alexander Arnold 7/10
Provided an assist for Sarah’s 100th Premier League goal. He was at his usual best at a time going forward.
Virgil Van Dijk 7/10
Confident and controlled at the back. Channelized some great long balls to build the things.
Joel Matip 7/10
Partnered with Van Dijk well, made some good clearances and he brought the ball forward very well which set up Sarah’s goal.
Andrew Robertson 7.5/10
He nullified Raphina’s threat very well and was commanding from the left flank.
Fabinho 8/10
One of the favorites for the man of the match. Made some great interceptions and scored Liverpool’s second goal. He was a force in the midfield alongside Thiago
Thiago 7.5/10
Combined very well with Fabinho. His distribution was very well and he tried to make things happen with some good inside passes into the final third.
Harvey Elliott 6.5/10
The bright young talent was very unfortunate to leave the stadium due to a serious injury. He did very well with some of the dribblings and was combining well with Salah and co.
Sadio Mane 6/10
He tried very hard to make things turn in his favor however it was just not working. Missed a great chance from very close range and also later on in the game, the Senegalese star had plenty of chances to score. His moment came I’m the 93rd minute when Thiago put a deft delivery inside the box and scored with a fighting shot from close range. Huge moment of personal uplift for him.
Diogo Jota 6.5/10
Was good on the ball and set up two very good chances for Sadio Mane to score.
Mo Salah 7/10
Scored his 100th Premier League goal. His Liverpool stint is just unbelievable. He was immense in the right side and was a constant threat.
Substitutes:
Jordan Henderson 6/10
Replaced Harvey Elliott. Played his part in stabilizing the midfield.
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain N/A
Naby Keita N/A
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