Becker’s perfect return: Liverpool player ratings vs Girona by Dailysports

A classic David vs. Goliath battle, where this time, Goliath claimed victory.

Liverpool is having a flawless season, topping both the Premier League and the Champions League. With Arne Slot proving to be the perfect successor to Klopp and many competitors struggling, Liverpool fans have high hopes for the title this year.

This match showed Liverpool’s intent to capitalize on the situation. Let’s talk about the standout performers:

• Alisson Becker – 8/10

What seemed like a simple match turned out to be more challenging. Girona tested Alisson with some dangerous moments, particularly in the first half.

By halftime, he had made four saves from seven shots on target. While the numbers aren’t staggering, the quality of the attempts he faced was high.

The second half was calmer for Becker, with only one shot on target as Liverpool began to dominate. Without the Brazilian’s first-half heroics, this victory might not have been secured.

• Joe Gomez – 7/10

Early in the match, Gomez created a great chance for Liverpool with a well-placed header from a corner. However, his true value was in his defensive work.

As Liverpool transitioned into an attacking formation with just two defenders, Gomez took on the bulk of defensive duties, with Van Dijk acting more as a tempo-setter.

Gomez’s positioning was exceptional, repeatedly blocking attacking lanes and closing spaces. He also completed 77 passes, the third-highest in the team.

• Trent Alexander-Arnold & Andrew Robertson – both 7/10

Both full-backs contributed effectively in both defense and attack. They delivered a combined 14 crosses (six from Trent and eight from Robertson), made key tackles, and took shots on goal.

Their involvement in pressing, forward runs, and offensive support was a constant threat to Girona.

• Honorable mentions:

Mohamed Salah converted a penalty, earned by a foul on Luis Díaz by Van de Beek. Curtis Jones also stood out, persistently driving the ball forward with incisive passes and dribbles. While not always successful, his efforts added significant pressure on Girona’s defense.

Ratings for other players:

• Van Dijk – 6
• Díaz – 7
• Gakpo – 5
• Gravenberch – 7
• Jones – 7
• Elliott – 5
• Endo – (played too little)
• Núñez – 5
• Salah – 7
• Szoboszlai – 6