The Brazilian was back in the starting XI and back to his best against Girona as Salah scored the only goal of the game.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool made it six wins from six in the Champions League this season to remain top of the standings after seeing off the challenge of a lively Girona side on Tuesday.

The visitors started brightly but suffered some scares in the first half as Bryan Gil and Arnaut Danjuma caused problems for Michel’s impressive team and fit-again Alisson was forced into a string of saves.

Yet Liverpool took control in the second half and grabbed the lead after former Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek was adjudged to have fouled Luis Diaz following a VAR check.

Up stepped Mohamed Salah who made no mistake from the spot, sending goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga the wrong way, to make it 1-0 and continue the Reds’ perfect Champions League record.

GOAL rates Liverpool’s players from Montilivi…

Goalkeeper & Defence

Alisson (8/10):

Back in the team after injury and looked like he’d never been away. Made a string of important saves in an impeccable showing.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (6/10):

Girona had plenty of joy down his flank in the first half, particularly with Miguel Gutierrez. Had a late chance with a free-kick that was saved.

Joe Gomez (6/10):

Almost scored with a header early on but some wobbly moments at the back and found Danjuma a tricky opponent.

Virgil van Dijk (7/10):

Was good in possession and looked to get the Reds going by bringing the ball out.

Andy Robertson (7/10):

Great delivery from corners for Liverpool and had two chances himself but saw his efforts saved.

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Midfield

Dominik Szoboszlai (6/10):

Cut a frustrated figure at times and wasn’t at his influential best.

Ryan Gravenberch (7/10):

Looked the best of Liverpool’s midfielders. Played some great passes through to tee up chances.

Curtis Jones (6/10):

Not as effective as in recent weeks. Just couldn’t quite find the right pass.

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Attack

Mohamed Salah (7/10):

On the fringes of the game but thumped home the penalty to secure the win.

Darwin Nunez (5/10):

Had some good chances but was not clinical enough and failed to beat Gazzaniga in the Girona goal.

Luis Diaz (6/10):

Caused a few problems and won the penalty thanks to Van de Beek’s poor challenge.

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Subs & Manager

Cody Gakpo (6/10):

Replaced Nunez with the game already safe.

Harvey Elliott (N/A)

Gave Jones a breather late on.

Wataru Endo (N/A)

Just given a few minutes.

Arne Slot (7/10):

Made four changes and saw his team win again. Liverpool weren’t at their best but remain perfect in Europe.