Liverpool entertained LASK Linz at Anfield earlier tonight as they looked to secure maximum points at home in the UEFA Europa League. The Reds made a good start to the contest and scored the opening goal in the 12th minute via Luis Diaz’s excellent header. Cody Gakpo doubled his team’s advantage just three minutes later as Jurgen Klopp‘s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.
Mohamed Salah killed the game off from the penalty spot in the 51st minute before Gakpo scored again in the dying embers of the clash. The match ended with Liverpool securing an impressive 4-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Liverpool player fared during the match against LASK.
GK: Caoimhin Kelleher – 7.5/10
The talented keeper made a few excellent saves at the back and secured a well-deserved clean sheet at Anfield.
RB: Joe Gomez – 9/10
He gave a good account of himself when defending inside his half and was a real threat in the opponent’s half. Gomez has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CB: Ibrahima Konate – 7/10
Konate dealt with the danger when needed and was replaced in the 55th minute.
CB: Jarell Quansah – 7/10
He cleared his lines when required and earned an important clean sheet tonight.
LB: Kostas Tsimikas – 7.5/10
Tsimikas performed his defensive duties well and made one good chance in the final third.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch – 7.5/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CM: Wataru Endo – 7.5/10
Endo earned the ball back a few times and was a good presence on the ball as well.
CM: Harvey Elliott – 7.5/10
He came back to defend when required and linked up play well with others around him.
RW: Mohamed Salah – 7/10
Salah was a constant menace in the final third and scored from the penalty spot early in the second half.
ST: Cody Gakpo – 9.5/10
Gakpo was a constant menace up top and managed to score two goals during the game.
LW: Luis Diaz – 7.5/10
He opened the goal-scoring with a great header early in the game. Diaz caused a lot of headaches for his marker out in the wide areas.
Substitutes:
CM: Curtis Jones – 7/10
He retained possession well in the opponent’s half.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7/10
The English talent bagged an assist after coming off the bench.
ST: Darwin Nunez – 6/10
He failed to get his name on the scoresheet.
LB: Luke Chambers – N/A
RB: Conor Bradley – N/A
