Liverpool Player Ratings: Nunez Shines, But Reds Still Need More
The Reds battled to a 2-1 win over Newcastle, but it wasn't all plain sailing. Let's break down the performances with our player ratings:
The Shining Star: Nunez
Darwin Nunez was on fire, absolutely shredding the Newcastle defense. He looked dangerous all game, a real threat in the box. His goal was a thing of beauty, a perfect finish. His work rate was also impressive - he was everywhere! Nunez was definitely the man of the match.
Rating: 9/10
The Captain Does His Thing
Jordan Henderson continues to be the heart and soul of this Liverpool team. He was everywhere, winning balls, making tackles, and dictating the play. His leadership was crucial in a match that wasn't always comfortable.
Rating: 8/10
Others Who Impressed
Trent Alexander-Arnold was also dangerous going forward, he provided the assist for Nunez's goal. He seems to have rediscovered his form and was electric down the right.
Rating: 7/10
Mohamed Salah was unusually quiet but still managed to get on the scoresheet with a penalty. He'll be looking to build on this in the coming weeks.
Rating: 6/10
Areas for Improvement
It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows for the Reds. The defense seemed a little shaky at times, especially in the first half. Alisson pulled off a couple of crucial saves but didn't look entirely comfortable.
Rating: 6/10
Overall Thoughts
A win's a win, and this one keeps the Reds on the coattails of the league leaders. But there's definitely room for improvement. The team needs to find more consistency, especially defensively. However, Nunez's performance should give Liverpool fans plenty to be excited about.
What do you think of the player ratings? Did we get it right?