Liverpool rankings: Konaté, Salah take Reds to prime of Premier League

Liverpool moved to the highest of the Premier League on Saturday night as they defeated Wolves 2-1 at Molineux, capitalizing on a slip-up from Manchester City earlier within the day.

The guests grew into the sport following a constructive begin by Wolves, and after Dominik Szoboszlai missed the most effective likelihood of the primary half from Andrew Robertson‘s cross, Ibrahima Konaté headed previous Sam Johnstone in stoppage time after he was discovered by Diogo Jota.

Liverpool got here near doubling the lead after the restart when Mohamed Salah disrupted the house aspect taking part in out from the again, however the Egypt worldwide could not direct the ball on the right track regardless of the open purpose. Wolves discovered themselves an equalizer by way of Rayan Aït-Nouri after Jorgen Strand Larsen pressured an error following a mix-up between Konaté and Alisson, although parity solely lasted for 5 minutes after Salah scored from the penalty spot.

Konaté made amends for his half within the mix-up with a vital block on Wolves substitute Carlos Forbs, who seemed set to strike from a harmful place after turning previous Trent Alexander-Arnold. Liverpool had an opportunity to place the sport out of sight when Curtis Jones charged down a move to create a counter-attack, just for Salah to under-hit his move which allowed Wolves to clear.

Regardless of the house aspect trying to get an equalizer late-on, they weren’t in a position to create any additional possibilities towards a strong Liverpool defensive efficiency.

Positives

Liverpool have been spectacular defensively except for a mix-up on the again that led to the equalizer, whereas in addition they made probably the most of their constructive moments all through the sport. The Reds at the moment are prime of the Premier League desk.

Negatives

Salah wasn’t fairly at his finest regardless of scoring from the spot, along with his passing not at its traditional stage on the day. Liverpool additionally will not be completely satisfied within the method they conceded within the one sloppy second which Konaté ought to have simply cleared the ball.

Supervisor ranking (1-10)

Arne Slot, 7 — The Liverpool supervisor responded nicely to early stress within the recreation because the Reds started to ascertain themselves and create an everyday run of possibilities. Used his substitutes nicely, with all three making an influence when introduced on.

Participant rankings (1-10; 10: finest. Gamers launched after 70 minutes obtain no ranking)

GK Alisson, 5 — A simple save noticed Alisson deny Matheus Cunha throughout a primary half wherein he did not have a lot to do. Acquired caught in two minds throughout a mix-up with Konate which led to Wolves equalizer.

DF Andrew Robertson, 7 — Delivered a superb cross into the field within the fortieth minute and was unfortunate to not help the opener after Szoboszlai hit the ball straight on the goalkeeper. Confirmed good indicators of link-up play with Luis Díaz.

DF Virgil van Dijk, 7 — Anticipated hazard nicely and dominated within the air. Transitioned the ball impressively when Liverpool started to play a better line. Organized his aspect nicely when Liverpool have been defending out the remainder of the sport.

DF Ibrahima Konaté, 8 — Put an finish to a Wolves counter-attack on the finish of the primary half with a robust problem on Cunha, after which scored the opener with a strong header that goalkeeper Johnstone could not maintain out. Tried to carry off Strand Larsen to permit Alisson to gather the ball, however was dispossessed when he did not come earlier than Wolves equalized. Made amends with a vital block on Forbs who was about to strike at purpose uncontested in a while within the half.

DF Trent Alexander-Arnold, 5 — A foolish choice to kick the ball away noticed Alexander-Arnold booked within the seventh minute. May have finished higher along with his try from a free-kick that was hit straight on the goalkeeper. Overwhelmed too simply by Forbs within the second half, although could not make a problem because of his earlier reserving.

MF Ryan Gravenberch, 8 — Hardly ever put a foot incorrect throughout the 90 minutes as he transitioned the ball into Liverpool’s attackers constantly and labored arduous when chasing again throughout Wolves counter-attacks. Assured in possession and was in a position to relieve stress by taking up his marker. A neat contact allowed him to burst into the Wolves penalty space, however he didn’t execute the cut-back.

MF Alexis Mac Allister, 7 — A constant efficiency from Mac Allister noticed him on the coronary heart of Liverpool’s finest phases of possession, and he took up clever positions throughout the match the place he displayed his vary of passing.

MF Dominik Szoboszlai, 5 — Constructive when driving with possession by way of the center of the pitch and obtained into promising positions, however his remaining ball might have been higher at occasions. Ought to have scored when connecting with Robertson’s cross within the first half.

FW Luis Díaz, 7 — An lively efficiency from Díaz noticed him look harmful when in possession, and he constantly made the precise choice along with his passing to carry others into play. Usually pressured Wolves to commit two defenders to him.

FW Diogo Jota, 8 — Intelligent motion from Jota pressured Wolves defenders to pay attention all through the sport, although he was booked for a foul on Mario Lemina after a VAR test. Discovered Konaté on the finish of the half with a looping cross that solely the France worldwide might get to for the opener after which received Liverpool’s penalty after being introduced down by Nélson Semedo.

FW Mohamed Salah, 6 — A quiet first half from Salah noticed him wasteful along with his passing general within the first half, and after a constructive contact he might have finished extra to make one thing occur earlier than Toti Gomes obtained again into place. Made no mistake from the penalty spot as he struck with conviction previous the goalkeeper, however an error throughout a counter-attack noticed him make a multitude of a return move to Jones which might have put the sport out of attain.

Substitutes (gamers launched after 70 minutes = no ranking)

Cody Gakpo (On for Diaz, 73″), N/R — Shiny in possession and obtained himself out of hassle when beneath stress earlier than taking part in passes inside. One other sturdy displaying from the Netherlands worldwide.

Curtis Jones (Szoboszlai, 73″), N/R — Created an enormous likelihood moments after approaching after charging down a move, however Salah could not get the ball again to him on the counter-attack. A promising show from Jones, who gave his supervisor one thing to consider along with his efficiency.

Joe Gomez (Robertson, 89″), N/R — On as Liverpool seemed to safe the three factors.