Liverpool Player Ratings as Harvey Elliott Shines, Fabio Carvalho Superb in Pre-season Friendly Win v Arsenal

Liverpool secured their second consecutive victory on their pre-season tour of the USA, defeating Arsenal 2-1 in an impressive performance. Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho scored for Liverpool, giving them a strong lead before Kai Havertz scored for Arsenal to reduce the gap. Here’s a review of the players’ performances in Philadelphia.

Caoimhin Kelleher: 5

The £25m-rated Kelleher was caught off guard twice by Arsenal players due to delays in his decision-making. He was lucky not to face further consequences.

Conor Bradley: 6

Bradley had difficulty managing Martinelli and was often outpaced. He missed an opportunity to pass to a wide-open Jota after being set up by Salah.

Jarell Quansah: 8 (Man of the Match)

Quansah showcased his usual quality in leading Liverpool’s defense, making a crucial block to prevent a certain goal from Martinelli. His performances are improving consistently, and fans are justifiably excited about his development.

Sepp van den Berg:

Although his passing speed was slightly concerning, van den Berg handled the physical challenge posed by Arsenal’s strong attacking line effectively.

Kostas Tsimikas: 6

Tsimikas had a decent start but was easily displaced by Odegaard’s body feint, which allowed space for Havertz to score. His overall performance was satisfactory.

Curtis Jones: 6

Not as influential as he might have hoped, and he didn’t make a strong case for being Liverpool’s first-choice midfielder. While he was consistent, he didn’t contribute much beyond the usual. Substituted at half-time.

Dominik Szoboszlai: 7

Displayed exceptional effort as Liverpool’s most aggressive midfielder. He handled tight situations well and showed impressive skill with the ball.

Harvey Elliott: 8

Was consistently involved in his new No.10 position, though not all his early attempts were successful. Made a significant impact with a perfectly timed pass over the top for Salah’s goal and nearly added another assist with a pass to Jota. Ultimately provided a brilliant assist with a delicate chip for Carvalho. His performance validated Joe Cole’s praise from last season.

Mohamed Salah: 8

Enjoyed playing against Oleksandr Zinchenko and posed a threat from the start. Executed a superb move to evade Gabriel and finished confidently into the corner.

Diogo Jota: 7

Returned to the lineup and was energetic against familiar opponents. Played a key role in the build-up to Salah’s goal with a precise knockdown and worked diligently throughout. Should have scored but hit the post instead.

Fabio Carvalho: 8

Made a strong impact early with precise touches that helped Liverpool gain control of the game. Appeared more agile and dynamic on the left wing than before. Delivered a brilliant finish after outmaneuvering Havertz for a well-deserved goal.

Substitutes

Luca Stephenson: 7

Came on at right-back during the second half and seamlessly integrated into the game. Demonstrated both intensity and reliability.

Wataru Endo: 6

Must have felt frustrated not to start, especially after Liverpool rejected offers for him earlier in the week. Came on at halftime and appeared composed.

Trey Nyoni: 6

Substituted at halftime into a left-forward position before shifting to a false nine role. While he was exceptional against Real Betis, he struggled to make an impact in this game.

Ben Doak: 6

Provided another energetic performance, giving his all during his brief appearance on the field.

Harvey Blair: 6

Wasn’t able to be as disruptive as he hoped in the central attack but did lead one promising counter-attack and assisted Nyoni.

Stefan Bajcetic: 6

Had limited opportunities to influence the game but showed confidence whenever he was involved.

Owen Beck: 6

Displayed a lot of energy at left-back and made some effective forward runs late in the match.

Nat Phillips: 6

As one of the more experienced players in a game with many changes, Phillips was as physical and dominant as expected.

Tyler Morton: 7

Earned an extra point for his exceptionally clean tackle on Eddie Nketiah, which halted a potentially dangerous situation.

Amara Nallo: 6

Good to see him get some playtime and he demonstrated his skill with a perfectly executed pass out to the wing.

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