Wolves 1-3 Liverpool Player Ratings: Reds Take Revenge Of Their League Defeat With A Commanding Win Over Rob Edwards' Side

Liverpool put on a show at the Molineux, especially in the second half, to secure their spot in the next round of the FA Cup. The final score was 3-1, but the game was much closer than that suggests, at least for the first 45 minutes.

Wolverhampton Wanderers held their own in a goalless first half. They seemed organized and ready for a fight, but failed to have a sniff at goal despite all the chances created.

The Reds came out firing on all cylinders in the second half and completely dominated the game. Andrew Robertson broke the deadlock with a fantastic strike from outside the box in the 51st minute. Curtis Jones did feed the final ball, but it was one of the best AFCON players, Mohamed Salah, who was key in creating the opportunity with his brilliant hold-up play in the first place.

Liverpool continued to press, creating chance after chance. Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones added to the tally, putting the match beyond any doubt. Wolves managed a consolation goal through Hee-Chan Hwang in the 91st minute, following a casual error from Dominik Szoboszlai, but it was too little, too late.

Check out the Wolves vs Liverpool Player Ratings.

Key Takeaways

• The visitors had most of the ball (67%) and took almost 20 shots in the game.
• Joao Gomes won the most duels in this match (7).
• Rio Ngumoha completed the most dribbles in this FA Cup fixture (3).

Liverpool Player Ratings vs Wolves

Here are the Liverpool Player Ratings from the Wolves vs Liverpool Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Alisson - 6.5: We noticed he had a relatively quiet evening. He conceded one goal but was hardly at fault for it. Made a couple of routine saves and his distribution was as reliable as ever with 87% pass accuracy. Punched clear when he needed to, a steady presence.

Defenders

Joe Gomez - 6.5: A solid and understated performance from Gomez. He was tidy in possession, boasting a 93% pass completion rate. Defensively, he wasn't tested too much but did what was required with a key tackle and interception. Didn't set the world on fire but was a reliable part of the backline.

Virgil van Dijk - 7.0: The captain led by example for his 81 minutes on the pitch. Calm, composed, and utterly dominant in the air, winning 75% of his aerial duels. His long passing was a feature, spraying the ball around with ease. A typically classy performance before being rested.

Dominik Szoboszlai - 7.5: What stood out to us was his sheer energy. The man was everywhere, with an incredible 120 touches on the ball. He created four chances and was a constant driving force from deep. The yellow card was the only small blot on an otherwise excellent, all-action display.

Andrew Robertson - 9.0: Our clear Man of the Match. This was a vintage performance from the Scotsman. He scored a brilliant goal to break the deadlock and provided an assist as well. His four key passes and constant running down the left flank terrorized the Wolves defence. A phenomenal display and the highest-rated player on the pitch.

Midfielders

Alexis Mac Allister - 7.0: The conductor of the orchestra before his unfortunate injury. He dictated the tempo with his intelligent passing and movement. He kept everything ticking over smoothly, and his absence was felt even with the game won. We just hope the injury isn't too serious.

Mohamed Salah - 7.5: He just always finds a way, doesn't he? He grabbed a crucial goal to extend Liverpool's lead, showing his poacher's instinct. While he was a bit wasteful in possession at times, his mere presence is a nightmare for defenders. A good, effective performance before being subbed off.

Curtis Jones - 8.5: A sensational performance from the academy graduate. A goal, an assist, and a jaw-dropping 100% pass completion rate from 44 passes. He was flawless on the ball and his goal was a beauty. What a statement performance, he completely ran the midfield.

Ryan Gravenberch - 7.5: A very promising display. He bagged an assist for the third goal and was a physical, driving presence in the midfield. He lost the ball a few too many times for our liking, but his positive contributions far outweighed the negative. You can see the confidence growing in him.

Rio Ngumoha - 7.5: This was an exciting glimpse into the future. From our perspective, he was electric in his 69 minutes. He was fearless, constantly taking on his man and getting shots away. Four shots and three successful dribbles show his intent. A very bright talent.

Forwards

Cody Gakpo - 6.5: A frustrating night for the Dutchman. He worked hard and his link-up play was decent, but he was caught offside twice and just couldn't find that final product. He was involved in the build-up but wasn't the sharpest in front of goal.

Substitutes

Jeremie Frimpong - 6.5: Came on for Salah and was lively, drawing a foul and getting a shot on target.

Florian Wirtz - 6.0: Looked bright and forced a good save from the keeper late on.

Ibrahima Konaté - N/A: Came on late for Van Dijk to see the game out.

Trey Nyoni - N/A: A late replacement for the injured Mac Allister.

Kieran Morrison - N/A: Had a brief cameo, not enough time to make an impact.

Manager

A. Slot - 8.0: Whatever he said at halftime deserves a medal. He transformed a team that was labouring in the first half into an unstoppable force in the second. His tactical adjustments were spot on, and the team played with renewed purpose. A great day at the office for the gaffer.

Wolves Player Ratings vs Liverpool

Here are the Wolves Player Ratings from the Wolves vs Liverpool Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Sam Johnstone - 7.0: It might seem strange to give a high rating to a keeper who conceded three, but he was genuinely brilliant. He made six saves, some of them top-class, to prevent an absolute humiliation. Without him, Liverpool could have easily scored five or six. He can hold his head high.

Defenders

Santiago Bueno - 5.0: A really tough evening for the defender. He was booked and seemed a step behind Liverpool's slick attackers all night. Part of a backline that was completely overwhelmed after the break.

Yerson Mosquera - 5.5: He made a few clearances and blocks, but ultimately struggled to contain the red wave. Was dribbled past and found it difficult to cope with the movement and pace of the Liverpool forwards.

Toti - 5.0: The captain had a difficult time trying to marshal a defence under siege. He was subbed off with 15 minutes to go after a challenging night where his side was second best in every department. He won most of his duels but it wasn't enough.

Midfielders

Hugo Bueno - 6.0: He worked hard down the flank but was pinned back for most of the game. He won a decent number of his duels but struggled to provide an attacking outlet as he was so busy defending.

João Gomes - 6.0: A battling display in a losing effort. He put himself about and made a few tackles, but the midfield was simply overrun. His error leading to a shot highlighted the pressure he was under. A tough lesson against a top-quality side.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde - 6.5: One of the few Wolves players who looked comfortable on the ball. He had two shots on target and tried to make things happen, but he was fighting a losing battle. A decent individual performance in a poor team showing.

Mateus Mané - 4.5: From our perspective, a disastrous performance. He lost possession a staggering 17 times and offered very little going forward or defensively. He looked completely out of his depth and was arguably the worst performer on the pitch.

Jackson Tchatchoua - 5.5: Largely anonymous. He made a couple of clearances and interceptions but failed to make any real impact on the game before being bypassed completely in the second half.

Forwards

Tolu Arokodare - 5.5: A thankless task. He was physically present and won a few aerials but was completely isolated and starved of any meaningful service. Had to feed on scraps and never had a sniff of goal.

Angel Gomes - 5.0: A very quiet hour for the attacker. He barely got on the ball and his one notable contribution was an error that led to a Liverpool shot. Hooked on the hour mark after an ineffective display.

Substitutes

Adam Armstrong - 5.5: Came on but struggled to get into the rhythm of the game.

Rodrigo Gomes - 5.5: Replaced Toti but couldn't help stop the Liverpool tide.

Hwang Hee-Chan - 6.0: Added a bit more energy, but the game was already gone.

David Møller Wolfe - N/A: A late sub with no time to influence the match.

Manager

R. Edwards - 5.0: His team started well and were organized in the first half. But he had absolutely no answer to Liverpool's second-half storm. His side looked disjointed and were completely outplayed after the break. A difficult night for the manager.

Man of the Match

Andrew Robertson was the man of the match from the Wolves vs Liverpool game.

Worst Performer

Mateus Mané was the worst of the lot in this FA Cup game.