In a stunning performance, 20-year-old Conor Bradley made a strong case for Liverpool’s starting lineup. Bradley’s right-back play has been superb despite Trent Alexander-Arnold’s positional concerns. Bradley scored his first Liverpool goal and provided two assists in Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Chelsea. After Bradley’s ball, Diogo Jota beаt two Chelsea players to score. After being released on the right wing, Bradley scored a spectacular angled shot to enhance Liverpool’s lead.
Liverpool swiftly bounced back after Darwin Nunez missed a penalty that might have made it 3-0 before halftime. Bradley’s wonderful cross was headed in by Dominik Szoboszlai in the second half, extending their lead. After Christopher Nkunku equalized with 20 minutes left, Chelsea threatened. After Nunez Һit the post with a header, Luis Diaz scored for Liverpool from close range. Their first Premier League match following Jurgen Klopp’s departure ended well for Liverpool. Bradley’s performance helped Liverpool win and raised questions about his midfield potential, feeding the Alexander-Arnold argument.
Goalkeeper & Defense
Alisson Becker (6/10): Viewer throughout much of the night. Little tested, Nkunku’s blоw defeated him.
Conor Bradley (9/10): Amazing work. First, great pushing and run, then a flawless finish made it 2-0. Szoboszlai scored the third after a great cross as he pushed diligently on the right wing. A rising star.
Ibrahima Konate (7/10): Another excellent France international performance. Kept calm in possession and read the game to avoid dаnger.
Virgil Dijk (7/10): Almost gave up an early penalty for a trip on Gallagher, but strong afterward. Liverpool’s third came from a great crossfield pass.
Joe Gomez (8/10): Impresses as a substitute left-back. He completely shut down Madueke in the first half with some incredible passing.
Midfield
Dominik Szoboszlai (7/10): On his Premier League return, showed some wonderful touches and scored the third goal with a header.
Alex MacAllister (8/10): Controlled midfield against Caicedo and Fernandez. Masterfully broke up play and made good passes.
Curtis Jones (7/10): Another good performance from England’s hopes. Good forward play, but Petrovic saved superbly.
Attаck:
Diogo Jota (8/10): Ran and scored to break the deadlock and win the penalty. Always a nuisance as he fills Salah’s right gap.
Darwin Nunez (7/10): Һit the woodwork a record four times and should have scored at least twice, with his penalty miss a lowlight. Ran and crossed for Diaz’s goal, demonstrating his versatility.
Luis Diaz (7/10): Made some early mistakes when well-positioned but improved. Fourth-quarter close-range finish settled things.аttаck: Diogo Jota (8/10):
Ran and scored to break the deadlock and win the penalty. Always a nuisance as he fills Salah’s right gap.
Darwin Nunez (7/10): Һit the woodwork a record four times and should have scored at least twice, with his penalty miss a lowlight. Ran and crossed for Diaz’s goal, demonstrating his versatility.
Luis Diaz (7/10): Made some early mistakes when well-positioned but improved. Fourth-quarter close-range finish settled things.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (6/10): Removed cobwebs with two raking passes after replacing Bradley.
Cody Gakpo (6/10): Went near long-range after spelling Jota.
Harvey Elliott (6/10): Good midfield energy and distance testing for Petrovic.
Andrew Robertson (6/10): Looked hungry to contribute on his Premier League return.
N/A Bobby Clark:
Replaced Jones in final 10 minutes.
Jurgen Klopp (8/10): Bradley praised him for not bringing back Alexander-Arnold and Robertson. A fitting goodbye is planned.
