Southampton vs Liverpool ratings: Liverpool player ratings
This was another late show from Liverpool as they overcame Southampton on Friday.
The Saints took the lead thanks to Shane Long in a turgid first half with Liverpool just about doing enough to equalise.
Naby Keita, of all people, got the important leveller with a great header and the players rushed backed to restart the game.
Jurgen Klopp saw that his midfield trio of Fabinho, Keita and Georginio Wijnaldum was not working and switched things up by bringing on Jordan Henderson and James Milner.
The captain played an instrumental role in the comeback win with his header setting Mohamed Salah off for our second goal while Henderson got the third himself.
The win lifted us to the top of the table, two points ahead of Manchester City, but this was testament to our never-say-die attitude as we keep the Cityzens under pressure.
The Reds now prepare for the Champions League tie against Porto, and will have a spring in their step for the clash against the Portuguese.
Liverpool player ratings
Alisson – 6.5/10
The Brazilian couldn’t do much to stop the goal from Long, and although he was barely troubled after that, there were some nervous moments.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6/10
TAA got the assist for the equaliser but he wasn’t great with possession and had a tough first half.
Virgil van Dijk – 7/10
Van Dijk didn’t do enough to stop the first goal and also had a few iffy moments in the first half but looked more assured in the second.
Joel Matip – 7.5/10
Matip looked to be the most creative player we had in the first half thanks to some great runs.
Andy Robertson – 6/10
This wasn’t a great game for Robertson too as he was at fault for the goal we conceded and some of his deliveries weren’t on point.
Fabinho – 6/10
The Brazilian did some good work by recovering the ball several times, but he also struggled in the opening half of the game.
Naby Keita – 7/10
The midfielder was barely in the game at the start but got the all-important equaliser with a neat header. Keita looked more confident after that and was kept on the pitch as Klopp decided to shuffle his midfield.
Georginio Wijnaldum – 5/10
A poor showing from the Dutch midfielder as he was anonymous in the game and was replaced in the second half.
Sadio Mane – 7/10
Mane had a great chance to score against his former side but saw his effort saved. The Senegal attacker was a threat all night but just could not get that little luck in front of goal.
Roberto Firmino – 7.5/10
Another game, another performance where Firmino ran his socks off. The Brazilian didn’t do much for the first two goals but he set up Henderson well for the third.
Mohamed Salah – 8/10
What a time to break your mini-duck. Salah seemed set for another game without a goal. However, his incredible effort saw the Reds edge ahead and he even got booked for taking his shirt off, not that it mattered.
Substitutes
Jordan Henderson – 8/10
The captain came on and turned the game around. Our midfield finally had a presence and someone was trying to get the team going. Hendo’s header sent Salah clear to score our second goal, and the Englishman ran almost the length of the pitch to convert Firmino’s cross.
James Milner – 7/10
Milner replaced TAA in the back four. The Englishman provided more composure on the ball and did a good job with his crosses too.
