Next summer, the winger will be available for free. Arne Slot’s team defeated their Italian opponents 2-0, with the winger creating one goal and then scoring a stunning goal.

When will Mohamed Salah sign a long-term deal with Liverpool? Because the Egyptian regeneration period is almost over. The Egyptian King reminded the Reds on Wednesday night after their Champions League triumph against Bologna that they would be lost without their talisman. Although Arne Slot’s squad had to battle for most of the game since their Italian opponents twice struck the woodwork in the first half, the home team ultimately prevailed 2-0 at Anfield. Still, Salah proved pivotal, as he always does. The winger set up Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal of the game with fifteen minutes remaining, giving Liverpool their second consecutive Champions League victory during the league part of the campaign. On a night that Darwin Nunez deemed unacceptable, Salah once again demonstrated his mettle. Below, GOAL ranks every Reds player in action.

Goalkeeper & Defence

Alisson Becker (7/10):

Came up big to keep out a fine effort from Kacper Urbanski and also made a decent stop from Riccardo Orsoloni.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (6.5/10):

Bologna definitely targeted the right-back, who was also a little loose in possession in dangerous areas at times, but Alexander-Arnold made some brilliant bursts forward and it was his overlap that created space for Salah to score Liverpool’s second.

Ibrahima Konate (7/10):

Made a brave block that deflected a Dan Ndoye effort up onto the bar during the first half and also impressed with his passing.

Virgil van Dijk (7/10):

Got a little annoyed after being booked for a silly foul on Thijs Dallinga but was otherwise his usually composed self in the centre of defence.

Andy Robertson (5/10):

The Scot had a bad evening and was replaced with twenty minutes remaining. did not go forward as much as he would have wanted because Bologna was so effective down Liverpool’s left, and he was also given an unnecessary yellow card for pulling Stefan Posch’s shirt.

Midfield

Ryan Gravenberch (7.5/10):

Aside from the odd lapse, the Dutchman was once again excellent in midfield, tidy defensively and always progressive with his passing. Also won the ball back more than any other Liverpool player (nine times in total).

Alexis Mac Allister (7.5/10):

His finish couldn’t have been easier but the always-busy Argentine started the move that ended with him scoring his first goal of the season. Work rate and reading of the game fantastic as usual.

Attack

Mohamed Salah (8.5/10):

Mishit a couple of attempted crosses in the first half but the ball he played in for Mac Allister to convert was inch-perfect. His goal was also beautifully measured. Just a class act that Liverpool can’t afford to lose at the end of the season.

Dominik Szoboszlai (7.5/10):

Went close with a well-struck effort early and was lively throughout in an attacking midfield role that he clearly enjoys, with the Hungarian finding Salah in space before the Egyptian’s strike.

Luis Diaz (7/10):

As usual, his dribbling caused the opposition all sorts of problems and looked like he was about to score a stunning solo goal just before he was taken off.

Darwin Nunez (4/10):

Hooked before the hour mark, having made minimal contributions to the match aside from another score that was disallowed due to a miscalculated run. continues to be such a troublesome forward, and there is little proof that Slot knows how to maximise his potential.

Subs & Manager

Diogo Jota (6/10):

Took over up front from Nunez and carried a greater goal-scoring threat.

Kostas Tsimikas (6/10):

Came on at left-back for Robertson and didn’t put a foot wrong.

Cody Gakpo (N/A):

Introduced in place of Luis Diaz in the 71st minute but didn’t get a clear sight of goal.

Conor Bradley (N/A):

His usual late cameo.

Conor Jones (N/A):

Only on for the last five minutes alongside Bradley.

Arne Slot (7/10):

Thus far this season, the Dutchman has hardly ever strayed from his ideal starting lineup—but then, why would he? The group is winning consistently and clicking as a unit. On yet another successful night for Slot, Nunez’s play will have been the one thing to continue to raise concerns, but he needs to persuade his superiors to address Salah’s future as soon as can.