UEFA Champions League: Liverpool vs AC Milan Player Ratings as the Reds seal 3-2 win on the opening match week
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UEFA Champions League: Liverpool vs AC Milan Player Ratings as the Reds seal 3-2 win on the opening match week.
Liverpool kick-started the Champions League campaign with a 3-2 win over AC Milan at Anfield as they complete a comeback. Fikayo Tomori’s own goal broke the deadlock early in the game. Reds were dominating the game but Milan, in a crazy two-minute spell scored two goals through Rebic and Diaz. However, Salah scored an equalizer in the early minutes of the second half while Henderson restored their lead to register the win.
Here are the player ratings for the game.
Liverpool
Alisson 6/10
Should have put the stronger hands in order to nullify the attempts of Rebic and Diaz. However, distribution was quite good and surged when needed to grab the ball.
Joel Matip 6.5/10
Had two very good chances to find the back of the net by himself. Partnered well with returning Joe Gomez and the distribution was good as well. However, he should be dropped deep in the box when Milan built up Rebic’s goal so as to deny the attempt.
Joe Gomez 6.5/10
Made his return after a long-term injury. Grew into the game quickly. However, he kept AC Milan forwards onside for both goals in the first half.
Trent Alexander Arnold 7/10
Was excellent going forward as usual. His surge from the right-hand side in the early minutes lead to a goal. Was constantly throwing crosses into the box and was possibly the best creator on the pitch.
Andrew Robertson 7/10
Defensively was good and surged forward often. He tried to clear the ball on the line but wasn’t enough and Brahim Diaz was going for it with full thrust.
Fabinho 7/10
Made a few good interceptions early in the game. Stabilized the midfield when needed. The Brazilian sent some deft forward passes which led to good goal-scoring chances.
Jordan Henderson 7/10
Tried to open the channels through his ball distribution. The very lively figure near the box in the second half. Scored from outside the box after a clearance from the corner with a right-footed fizzer which restored the Reds’ lead.
Naby Keita 6.5/10
he was a calm and composed figure for Liverpool in the midfield of the park. Covered the whole area in the center and combined well with Fabinho.
Mo Salah 7.5/10
Caused all sorts of problems for AC Milan from his right-wing. His penalty was saved but it didn’t stop him from keep going. Scored a well-taken goal to equalize the score.
Divock Origi 6.5/10
Made his first start if the season for the Reds. Tried to make things happen when he was on the ball. Provided a great lobbed delivery for Salah’s goal.
Diogo Jota 6.5/10
Dropped deep when needed to provide a cover in the back. Was overall very good on the ball and tried to create chances from the left flank.
Substitutes:
Sadio Mane: 6/10
Offered some fresh legs and pace when came on. Could have scored by himself when he got a good room in front in the box.
Thiago 6/10
Injected some stability in the midfield and saw off the game.
Curtis Jones 6/10
Tried to support the attack from the left flank.
James Milner N/A
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain N/A
AC Milan
Mike Maignan 8/10
Good shouts for a man of the match. His string pair of hands denied plenty of goal scoring chances. Saved Salah’s penalty and then pulled out a second save immediately deny Henderson.
Theo Hernandez 6/10
Made some good clearances to keep Milan in the game. However, had a difficult time dealing with Trent and Salah in the wing.
Fikayo Tomori 5.5/10
Scored their own goal as Trent Alexander Arnold’s shot was deflected off his feet. Made some good clearances but Liverpool attack got the better of him at times.
Simon Kjaer 7/10
Made a few eye-catching clearances from set pieces and corners and was commanding at times. Found the back of the net but it was ruled out due to offside.
Davide Calabria 6/10
Tried to surge forward but Liverpool’s constant pressure from the left side didn’t allow him to do so.
Frank Kessie 6.5/10
Was left frustrated early in the game with some misunderstanding with the backline. Stood string in the middle of the park and tried to win some duels
Bennacer 6/10
Made some good interceptions to keep Milan in the game. However, overall quite an uneventful game.
Brahim Diaz 6.5/10
Tried to create chances and scored by himself just before halftime.
Rafael Leao 6/10
He tried to run down through the left channels and create but the rearguard got the better if him at times.
Alexis Saelemakers 5.5/10
Robertson won duels with him and couldn’t offer much from the right flank.
Ante Rebic 6.5/1)
Scored a well-taken goal from the left-hand side courtesy of a quick build-up. However, couldn’t offer much as the game progressed.
Substitutes:
Olivier Giroud 6/10
Tried to make things happen in the final third but didn’t receive much if a service.
Florenzi 6/10
Tried to help the team defensively on the wings when he came on.
Sandro Tonali N/A
Daniel Maldini N/A
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