Player performance rating of west Ham 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool player ratings against West Ham such as Trent Alexander-Arnold are excellent and a good five others

Alisson Becker6

Perhaps surprised by a ferocious opening shot by Paqueta. Otherwise there isn’t much to do.

Trent Alexander Arnold 8

He regularly has the opportunity to enter midfield and uses the ball well, including an assist for Gakpo. Well covered in defense in another good outing.

Joel Matip7

He made sure Antonio didn’t quite enjoy himself in the first half but escaped what seemed like an obvious booking. Fabianksi made a good save and then moved into second place.

Virgil van Dijk7

He gave Bowen cheap early on and risked with his passes, but careful to stop Antonio from close range and improve the second half.

Andy Robertson7

Many forwards punched along the flank and occasionally found themselves in West Ham territory. Good deliveries from set pieces led to the assist for the second from a corner.

Fairy 5

Easily bypassed for West Ham opener and decision making not always on point. Difficult evening for the Brazilian.

Jordan Henderson6

Too erratic with the deployment at times and couldn’t inject enough pace, but the placement helped Alexander-Arnold. submerged.

Curtis Jones6

Lots of tiger work down the left and in particular playing a little higher up, as Liverpool dominated possession in the first half, but it was more difficult after the break, although they kept the ball well.

submerged. Mohammad Salah 7

Only a real attacking threat before half-time as West Ham kept him on the periphery but became a growing problem for the hosts in the second half.

Cody Gakpo 7

Impressive for backing up and chaining play and a great range EQ. subordinate.

Diogo Jota6

Was punched in the back by Coufal but survived. Missed a good chance with a volley before the break. submerged.

Thiago Alcantara (for Henderson 59) 6

Inserted to improve passing but escaped a late handball penalty.

Luis Diaz (for Jota 59) 6

Vibrant cameo despite sometimes being tripled.

Darwin Nunez (for Gakpo 77) 6

He walked around a bit.

James Milner (for Jones 84)minutes before whitsle.

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