LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Jota and Nunez shine
Liverpool opened up a five-point hole on the summit of the Premier League desk after beating Bournemouth 4-0 on Sunday night time.
The Reds ran riot throughout their journey to the Vitality Stadium, the place braces from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota rounded up a dominant victory in opposition to the Cherries.
Klopp shall be happy along with his aspect’s second-half efficiency, by which they scored all 4 of their objectives, after an underwhelming opening 45 minutes.
The likes of Nunez and Jota lead from the entrance as Ibrahima Konate and teen Conor Bradley shone in defence.
Here, Mail Sport’s Matt Barlow gives gamers scores as James Cohen offers a short description on the performances of Liverpool’s stars.
Liverpool secured a 4-0 win over Bournemouth to go 5 factors clear on the prime of the desk
Youngster Conor Bradley made his full Premier League debut throughout the journey to the Vitality
BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1)
Neto 6; Aarons 5, Zabarnyi 5.5, Mepham 6, Hill 6 (Kelly 55, 6); Christie 6.5, Cook 5 (Billing 83); Tavernier 6.5, Kluivert 5 (Brooks 69, 6), Sinisterra 6 (Scott 55, 6); Solanke 5 (Moore 83)
Subs not used: Travers, Marcondes, Kilkenny, Greenwood
Bookings: Cook
Manager: Andoni Iraola 6
Liverpool (4-3-3)
Alisson 6
A strong efficiency from the Reds goalkeeper who, in fact, was not often examined by the Bournemouth assault
Bradley 6.5
A really promising show from Bradley, who was making his full Premier League debut, regardless of a late reserving for a foul on Cherries playmaker Alex Scott. Substituted for Owen Beck within the 83rd minute.
Konate 7.5
The France defender barely put a foot unsuitable throughout Liverpool’s win. Both on and off the ball, Konate exemplified all of the traits that Klopp needs from his defenders.
Van Dijk 7
As dependable as ever, van Dijk was immense for the Reds on Sunday night time as he managed to maintain Bournemouth’s attackers at bay.
Gomez 6.5
Solid show at full-back for Gomez, who got here near scoring his first ever Liverpool objective halfway by the first-half.
Van Dijk (L) and Ibrahima Konate (R) each put in spectacular defensive performances
Bradley challenges for the ball with Bournemouth winger Luis Sinisterra
Elliott 6
A comparatively quiet night for the previous Fulham midfielder. Though he did not make an enormous impression, he was tidy and composed along with his all-round play. Substituted for Ryan Gravenberch within the sixty fourth minute.
McAllister 7.5
Liverpool’s most fun midfielder, on the night time. The World Cup winner known as Bournemouth’s Neto into motion a number of occasions and assist set the tone for his aspect.
Jones 7
Another spectacular efficiency from the 22-year-old, who has shortly turn into a key determine in Liverpool’s aspect. Substituted for Bobby Clark within the 83rd minute.
Diaz 6
The Colombian winger did not have the impression he would’ve hoped for on the night time, however that is doubtless because of the nasty knock he took throughout the first-half. Substituted for Cody Gakpo within the sixty fourth minute.
Jota 8
Sensational. The Portugal worldwide placed on a ending clinic on the Vitality Stadium, along with his second strike being essentially the most spectacular of the lot. Substituted for Kaide Gordon within the 94th minute.
Diogo Jota produced two world-class finishes to make sure Liverpool claimed all three factors
Darwin Nunez took his tally to 10 objectives and 10 assists in all competitions for 2023-24
Nunez 7.5
The Uruguayan continues to show his doubters unsuitable after grabbing a brace throughout Liverpool’s journey to Bournemouth. He’s now the one Premier League participant to register not less than 10 objectives and 10 assists in all competitions this season.
Subs not used: Adrian, Kelleher, McConnell, Quansah
Goals: Nunez 49, 90+3, Jota 70, 79
Bookings: Bradley, Nunez,
Manager: Jurgen Klopp 7
Ref: Andrew Madley 6
