Liverpool Player Ratings vs Bournemouth: Ryan Gravenberch 360-turn as Defender Puts in Hall of Shame Performance

Liverpool delivered a resilient display to secure a crucial victory against an in-form Bournemouth on the south coast.

Although the Reds were not at their sharpest throughout, they claimed three vital points with Mohamed Salah’s brace proving decisive. Here’s Newsnow Liverpool assessment of the players’ performances at the Vitality Stadium.

Alisson Becker: 8 – A crucial one-on-one save against Antoine Semenyo served as a reminder of his brilliance in such situations. He also prevented a nervy ending by reacting swiftly to deny what could have been an own goal from Ryan Gravenberch.

Trent Alexander-Arnold: 3 – A night to forget for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who struggled from the outset. He lost possession early on, nearly gifted Bournemouth a goal with a poor header, and was repeatedly outpaced by Semenyo. His evening ended prematurely due to a suspected injury. A true hall of shame performance from Trent Alexander-Arnold

Ibrahima Konaté: 6 – Frequently came to Alexander-Arnold’s rescue but was also guilty of careless passing as the match progressed. However, he made a crucial block to deny Justin Kluivert, which proved significant.

Virgil van Dijk: 8 – With Liverpool’s defence unsettled, the captain provided much-needed stability. He was the standout performer apart from Mohamed Salah, dealing with everything Bournemouth threw at him. He even added a no-look pass to his impressive display.

Andy Robertson: 6 – Struggled in the first half against the pace of Dango Ouattara but improved after the break. One crucial interception as the last defender highlighted his defensive awareness.

Ryan Gravenberch: 6 – While not at his best recently, Gravenberch showed glimpses of his technical ability. A standout moment came when he executed a smooth 360-turn under pressure from multiple Bournemouth players.

Alexis Mac Allister: 5 – Struggled both in possession and off the ball, failing to impose himself on the game. Substituted after receiving a booking, as he risked picking up a second.

Dominik Szoboszlai: 4 – A frustrating performance from Szoboszlai, who had trouble controlling the ball in the first half. He went down too easily, leading to a Bournemouth counter-attack, and stumbled in the lead-up to David Brooks’ disallowed goal. While not entirely poor, his errors could have been costly.

Mohamed Salah: 8 – The decisive figure for Liverpool, securing the crucial goals against Bournemouth. His second strike was a moment of pure quality. He battled well against reported Liverpool target Milos Kerkez, confidently converted his penalty, and sealed the win with an outstanding solo effort that could prove vital in the bigger picture.

Luis Díaz: 4 – Struggled to make an impact once again when playing through the middle, offering little influence on the game.

Cody Gakpo: 6 – Won a somewhat fortunate penalty in the first half and forced a strong save from Kepa with a well-executed shot after cutting inside. Otherwise, he had a relatively quiet outing.

Substitutes

Curtis Jones: 6 – Had a shaky start after nearly losing possession but was fortunate to win a free-kick. However, he grew into the game and played a well-weighted pass to assist Salah’s second goal.

Conor Bradley: 6 – Brought more energy and attacking intent in his brief time on the pitch than Alexander-Arnold had throughout the match.

Darwin Núñez: 7 – Provided Liverpool with a strong attacking presence, improving the team’s overall structure. Also put in a solid shift defensively, working hard off the ball.

Wataru Endō: N/A – Came on late to help see out the game.

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