Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz scored within 90 seconds late in the first half, and Liverpool overcame a sluggish second half to hold off Wolves 2-1 at Anfield. It was Wirtz’s first goal with the club as he seems to be rounding into form after garnering an assist last week vs Tottenham.
- Alisson (6/10) Not much he could do on the rebounded goal that denied him his 100th clean sheet with the club
- Frimpong (7/10) His darting run and cutback pass set Gravenberch’s goal.
- Van Dijk (6/10) Some good clearances, but could have done a better job organizing defenders on the corner
- Konate (5/10) Was outjumped on the setpiece goal by Wolves
- Kerkez (6/10) Strong in the midfield to help the Reds control possession
- Wirtz (9/10) Good game with his first Liverpool goal and another shot put just wide, with several good runs
- Chiesa (6/10) Had a solid game in his first EPL start with the Reds
- Mac Allister (6/10) was one of the few Liverpool players who had a better half than first
- Jones (7/10) forced a second-half save and also had an outlet pass that started a fast break
- Ekitiké (8/10) While he did not score, his pinpoint pass set up Wirtz’s strike
- Gravenberch (8/10) Took advantage of his opportunity for the opening goal
The Substitutes
- Coner Bradley (7/10) Perfectly serviceable in a substitute role and made a big challenge to stop a goal
- Cody Gakpo (6/10) Late sub No real impact
- Trey Nyoni (6/10) Stoppage-time sub that helped Liverpool see out the three points
Man of the Match
- Wirtz His best game in a Liverpool shirt
The Manager
- Arne Slot (6/10) Seemed comfortable with a 2-0 Liverpool lead at halftime and allowed Wolves to boss the game at points in the second half
