Liverpool held off a late charge by a 9-man Tottenham side as the Reds picked up a huge 3 points with a 2-1 win, a vital result given the current Liverpool FC injury list.
Liverpool Tactical Review
Arne Slot deserves credit with the decision to let Isak and Ekitiké play together in the second half. Both men scored a goal.
The Starting XI
- Alisson (7/10): Wasn’t tested much, but made a nice play to clear his line in the first half
- Virgil Van Dijk (6/10) Drew the Red Card on Xavi Simmons, which changed the game, but failed to clear Spurs goal
- Konate (610) Picked up a needless yellow Card. Now one away from suspension, but big tackle late
- Kerkez (6/10) A few missed linkup plays in the final third, but solid overall
- Wirtz (5/10) Played well in spots, but he could have done better with his chances
- Szoboszlai (6/10) Solid as always in the midfield
- Mac Allister (6/10) Picked up an injury late, but a solid performance
- Bradley (6/10) A solid outing in defense, but was forced off due to an injury late in the first half
- Jones (6/10) Did not spend much time on the ball, but avodid
- Hugo Ekitiké (9/10) Is there a hotter man in the EPL right now? 5 goals in EPL matches
- Ryan Gravenberch (6/10) Stayed silent for much of the contest but put in a solid shift
The Substitutes
- Alexander Isak (8/10) It was a short outing for the Swedish International, but a productive one as his goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 in the 56th minute
- Jeremie Frimpong (7/10) Nice assist on Ekitiké’s header
- Federico Chiesa (6/10) Came on in stoppage time
- Andy Robertson (6/10) Late sub in the final seconds
Andy Robertson (6/10) Late sub in the final seconds
Man of the Match
- Ekitiké
The Manager
- Arne Slot (8/10): Brilliant move to pair Ekitiké and Isak up front. That proved to be the difference in the match
