Liverpool’s Performance Graded: Alexander-Arnold gets 9, Van Dijk 8 in Lackluster Draw Against Manchester United

Liverpool hosted Manchester United at Anfield earlier this evening in an attempt to win the Premier League at home. Despite having a strong early advantage, the Reds were kept to a scoreless draw at the interval.

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In front of their home supporters, Jurgen Klopp’s team gave it their all in the second half but were only able to settle for a 0-0 draw.

Let’s examine each player for Liverpool’s performance during the match against the Red Devils.

Liverpool hosted Manchester United at Anfield earlier this evening in an attempt to win the Premier League at home. Despite having a strong early advantage, the Reds were kept to a scoreless draw at the interval.

In front of their home supporters, Jurgen Klopp’s team gave it their all in the second half but were only able to settle for a 0-0 draw.

Let’s examine each player for Liverpool’s performance during the match against the Red Devils.

GK: 7/10 for Alisson Becker

With one excellent save at the back, the Brazilian goalie easily kept a clean sheet at home.

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RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 9/10

He did a good job covering and created numerous good opportunities for his teammates in the opposition’s half.

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CB: Ibrahima Konate – 7/10

Konate showed a nice presence on the ball and dug in with some strong tackles.

CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 8/10

The talented Dutchman was a menace on the other end of the pitch and did a good job of covering opponents.

LB: Kostas Tsimikas – 7/10

He had a beneficial impact on the game from both ends of the field.

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CM: 6.5/10 Dominik Szoboszlai

In the final third, Szoboszlai did not change anything despite his best efforts in the first and second halves.

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CM: 7/10 Wataru Endo

Endo made one good run with the ball and did a good job of anchoring the middle.

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CM: Ryan Gravenberch – 6.5/10

He lacked quality in front of goal, but he was full of energy and rushing in the Man United half.

RW: Mohamed Salah – 7/10

Salah was a continual threat in the last third but was unable to score.

ST: Darwin Nunez – 6.5/10

Despite failing to threaten the opponent’s goal, he created a few crucial opportunities for those around him.

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LW: Luis Diaz – 6.5/10

Despite creating numerous attractive possibilities for his teammates, Diaz has not produced any results.

Alternatives:

RW: 6.5/10 for Cody Gakpo.

He had excellent ball skills.

Joe Gomez, RB: 6/10

Gomez placed himself in various risky situations within the opponent’s half.

LW: Curtis Jones – 6/10

He was ineffective when playing off the bench.

CM: Harvey Elliott – 6/10

Elliott made one excellent attempt at goal.