Liverpool’s best players in the Champions League win over RB Leipzig
Liverpool got off to a great start under Arne Slott by defeating RB Leipzig 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Although they started late, Darwin Nunez’s goal in the 27th minute gave the Reds momentum and they eventually secured a deserved away victory.
Slott’s side should have been awarded a penalty before half-time and could have won a more convincing victory, but the defense held firm and kept a clean sheet against Leipzig’s formidable front line. did.
Here are Liverpool’s best players who contributed to Wednesday’s victory, based on player ratings from 90 minutes.
Liverpool’s best player vs RB Leipzig
Ryan Gravenbirch: 8/10
Martin Zvimendi? I’ve never heard of him, buddy.
Ryan Grabenbirch once again showed why Liverpool’s failure to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder could be a blessing in disguise, with Slott turning his compatriot Grabenbirch into an exceptional holding midfielder.
The Dutchman shone in Liverpool’s engine room with an all-action performance in midfield. He missed just 3 of his 63 pass attempts, tied for the most passes in the final third (10) of any player on the field, and had 76 total touches, 4th of all players. boasted the highest number of
Defensively, Graben-Birch was also solid. Only Ibrahima Konate had more overall defensive action, with the midfielder recording seven recoveries, three interceptions and two blocks. He showed a little bit of everything at Red Bull Arena.
Honorable mention
Darwin Nunes: 8/10
Following Liverpool’s mature and calm display, players such as Caoich Kelleher, Codi Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister have all left impressive performances with a number of honorable mentions. But the indomitable Nunez reflected on his best performance in Leipzig.
The Uruguayan’s goal was the simplest he’s ever scored, scoring from a yard out, but it showed the striker’s instincts in him that have disappeared from view in recent months. Ta. Opening a European account for the season only encouraged him and his determined run should have won his side a penalty before the break.
He had the most touches inside the opposition box of any player (eight) and was a menace in the final third, causing all sorts of problems for Willi Orbán in particular. It’s just the confidence boost he needed.
Virgil van Dijk: 8/10
Get your contracts sorted…and quickly. It was another commanding performance from the Liverpool captain, one that is often overlooked due to the Dutchman’s extraordinarily high standards.
Ibrahima Konate impressed alongside him, but it was Van Dijk who provided the reassuring, calming presence needed to dominate one of Europe’s most formidable front lines. Benjamin Sesco and Royce Openda both struggled to coax change out of their imposing defenders.
Slott, a manager’s dream, will be desperate to keep him for the foreseeable future.
