Salah Shines: Liverpool Player Ratings vs Brighton
Mo Salah was the difference maker as Liverpool edged out Brighton 3-0 at Anfield on Saturday. The Egyptian King was on fire, scoring a brace and setting up another to seal a crucial three points for the Reds. Let's take a look at how the players performed:
The Good
Mohamed Salah (9/10): He was simply unstoppable. Two goals, a beautiful assist for Darwin Nunez, and countless dangerous runs. Mo was a constant threat, and his performance was a reminder of just how important he is to this Liverpool side.
Darwin Nunez (8/10): He was buzzing, man! Darwin's movement was excellent, he caused Brighton all sorts of problems, and he deservedly got his goal in the second half. It's great to see him hitting his stride.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (7/10): He was a bit quieter than usual going forward but still solid defensively. He had some good runs, too, and was instrumental in setting up Nunez's goal.
Alisson Becker (7/10): A couple of key saves and a solid performance as always. The Brazilian is a brick wall in goal, and he kept Brighton at bay with some important interventions.
The Not-So-Good
Cody Gakpo (6/10): He looked a bit out of sorts. It wasn't a bad performance by any means, but he needs to find his feet quickly in this Liverpool side.
Fabinho (6/10): He was a bit shaky at times, but that's expected after his injury. He'll get back to his best, I'm sure of it.
The Rest: The rest of the lads put in solid shifts, but nobody else really stood out in a big way.
Overall
Liverpool were much better than Brighton in this one. They looked more cohesive and had more attacking threat, with Salah leading the charge. The win was vital for their top-four hopes, and it's a sign that they are back on track.
This is a huge boost of confidence for the Reds, and they will be looking to build on this performance in the coming weeks. Let's get that Champions League spot! You'll Never Walk Alone!