Liverpool secured another dramatic late win against Burnley, but it was far from easy. Burnley’s defence kept the Reds’ creative players quiet for most of the game, and several Liverpool stars had to fight hard to make an impact.
Here’s how each Liverpool player performed in a tight 1-0 victory.
Alisson Becker – 6
Didn’t have a save to make in the first half and distribution was good. Pretty much the same after the break.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 7
Did everything required defensively in the first half but didn’t make an impact on the front foot. Moved into midfield in the second half and added more dynamism, including a long-distance shot well saved.
Ibrahima Konate – 8
Won almost all duels and cleared plenty of danger down the right-hand side. Subbed in the 87th minute as Liverpool pushed for a breakthrough.
Virgil van Dijk – 7
Got away with a loose pass that led to Burnley’s best first-half chance but recovered well to stop Lyle Foster. Snuffed out another counter in the second half.
Milos Kerkez – 4
Booked for what was deemed a dive and later committed another foul. Replaced in the 38th minute after walking a disciplinary tightrope.
Ryan Gravenberch – 8
Beat Burnley’s press several times and offered defensive cover. Volleyed just over in the second half and saw plenty of the ball.
Alexis Mac Allister – 5
Gave away a few early passes but recovered from a rash challenge. Replaced at half-time as he still doesn’t look fully fit.
Mo Salah – 5
Barely involved in the first half and made a poor decision on a counter. Limited impact after the break but stepped up to convert the late penalty.
Florian Wirtz – 5
Showed some nice touches but couldn’t impact the first half. Found space in the second half, squeezed a shot wide, and earned the foul that led to Ugochukwu’s red card. Subbed late.
Cody Gakpo – 5
Had moments when cutting inside but didn’t trouble Burnley much. Reached the byline a couple of times after the break but lacked end product.
Hugo Ekitike – 5
Lacked service in the first half but was efficient on the ball. Subbed in the 72nd minute after struggling for opportunities.
Substitutes
Andy Robertson (Kerkez) – 7
Made an immediate impact with a jinking run and shot kept out. Delivered some dangerous balls after the break.
Conor Bradley (Mac Allister) – 8
Added energy and thrust from deep, breaking lines and creating opportunities.
Federico Chiesa (Ekitike) – 6
Glanced a header just wide shortly after coming on.
Rio Ngumoha (Wirtz) – 7
Put Burnley under pressure immediately after entering the pitch.
Jeremie Frimpong (Konate) – 7
Tested Dubravka and won the penalty that secured the win.
