Liverpool player ratings vs Brentford: Mohamed Salah proves he’s the only king Anfield needs
Getty ImagesAnfield hailed its true King on Saturday as Mohamed Salah’s 30th goal of the season gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Brentford to keep alive their hopes of Champions League qualification.
The Egyptian struck early on from Virgil van Dijk’s nod down, his goal moving him level with Steven Gerrard in fifth on the Reds’ all-time scoring list and, more importantly, putting Jurgen Klopp’s side within a point of fourth-placed Manchester United in the Premier League table.
It was not a vintage Liverpool performance by any means, but they defended firmly in a bitty second half as a robust and determined Brentford side repeatedly threatened from a series of set-pieces.
GOAL rates Liverpool’s players from Anfield…
Getty ImagesGoalkeeper & Defence
Alisson Becker (7/10):
Did what he needed to do. Saw too much of the ball in the second half for Klopp’s liking, but his work from crosses was excellent.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (8/10):
More evidence of his incredible passing ability. Should have had an assist for Nunez and stung David Raya’s palms with a 20-yarder. Best player on the pitch.
Ibrahima Konate (7/10):
Needed to be on guard throughout against Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney. He was.
Virgil van Dijk (7/10):
Unselfish assist for Salah. Strange early booking, but kept his composure well in a fraught second half.
Andy Robertson (6/10):
Solid and steady before appearing to suffer a hamstring issue.
