Liverpool entertained Manchester United at Anfield earlier this evening as they looked to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Reds made a dominant start to the game but were held to a goalless scoreline at the half-time break.
Jurgen Klopp‘s men threw everything but the kitchen sink in the second half and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Liverpool player performed during the contest against the Red Devils.
GK: Alisson Becker – 7/10
The Brazilian keeper made one good save at the back and secured an easy clean sheet at home.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 9/10
He performed his defensive duties well and made a lot of excellent chances for his teammates in the opponent’s half.
CB: Ibrahima Konate – 7/10
Konate got stuck in with some solid tackles and was a good presence on the ball.
CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 8/10
The Dutch talent performed his defensive duties well and was a threat at the other end of the pitch.
LB: Kostas Tsimikas – 7/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
CM: Dominik Szoboszlai – 6.5/10
Szoboszlai worked hard on both halves but failed to make a difference in the final third.
CM: Wataru Endo – 7/10
Endo anchored the midfield well and made one decent run with the ball.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch – 6.5/10
He was full of energy and running in the Man United half and lacked quality in front of goal.
RW: Mohamed Salah – 7/10
Salah was a constant menace in the final third but failed to register a goal.
ST: Darwin Nunez – 6.5/10
He made some key chances for others around him but failed to threaten the opponent’s goal.
LW: Luis Diaz – 6.5/10
Diaz made a lot of inviting opportunities for his teammates but has nothing to show for his efforts.
Substitutes:
RW: Cody Gakpo – 6.5/10
He was bright on the ball.
RB: Joe Gomez – 6/10
Gomez got himself into some dangerous positions in the opponent’s half.
LW: Curtis Jones – 6/10
He failed to make a difference off the bench.
CM: Harvey Elliott – 6/10
Elliott had one good strike at goal.