Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Player Ratings

Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Player Ratings as The Reds overthrow Manchester City from the summit

Wolverhampton vs Liverpool Summary

Liverpool secured the top spot of the league table for a while after beating Wolverhampton at Molineux. The Reds took the lead first after Ibrahima Konato headed the ball into the host’s net on the edge of the first half. However, it was also the French who put the game back on level terms when he sluggishly caused a scrimmage in the box.

The ball was then slotted in by Rayan Ait-Nouri who scored his first league goal of the season. Liverpool back in the lead in the blink of time after Mohamed Salah converted it from the spot. The 2-1 lead stood still for the visitors until the final whistle.

Wolverhampton Player Ratings vs Liverpool

Goalkeeper

Sam Johnstone – 6.7

Had one crucial save which postponed Liverpool’s lead in the first half.

Defenders

Nelson Semedo – 6.6

Worked hard playing down the flank, put Liverpool players under siege every time Wolves had the possession.

Santiago Bueno – 6.6

Switched off on numerous occasions, causing Liverpool to build potential chances.

Toti Gomes – 6.8

Worked hard to guard his box from Liverpool’s attempts throughout the match.

Rayan Aït-Nouri – 7.2

Running up and down the flank to help his teammates build the attack on Liverpool’s territory.

Midfielders

Andre – 6.9

Being a ball hub for both attacking and defending system of the home team.

Mario Lemina – 6.9

His pace put Liverpool in trouble, particularly when Wolves showed a good link-up between players.

Joao Gomes -6.8

Put up a composed connection with fellow midfielders to put Liverpool in hard times dealing with them.

Forwards

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde – 6.9

Posed a serious threat to Liverpool’s defenders with his linkup with fellow wingers in the final third.

Matheus Cunha – 6.9

Same as his fellow Wolves’ midfielders, Cunha posed threats to Liverpool every time he was on the ball.

Jørgen Strand Larsen – 6.5

Clueless for most of the time of his presence on the pitch as Wolves’ attacks came from the wingers.

Substitutions

Hwang Hee-chan – 6.6

He was expected to bring changes for Wolves when coming in the second half but he couldn’t do it anyway.

Carlos Forbs – 6.5

Helped Wolves to build up the attacks from the flank, had hard times dealing with Liverpool’s midfielders

Tommy Doyle – 6.7

His presence on the pitch didn’t give too much impact in Wolves’ game as the host failed to score the second equalizer.

Manager: Gary O’Neil – 6.9

His team played collectively to distribute the ball to every inch of the pitch, causing Liverpool trouble every time Wolves attacked.

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Liverpool Player Ratings vs Wolverhampton

Goalkeeper

Alisson Becker – 6.9

It was because Liverpool were so dominant that he didn’t have hard times to deal with the opponents’ attempts.

Defenders

Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6.9

He put on numerous threats to the Wolves with his accurate shots and passes.

Ibrahima Konate – 7.5

Put Liverpool in front at the edge of the first half, showed a composed defending alongside Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk – 7.2

He stood his ground as one of the best defenders in the league, put up a decent partnership with Konate

Andy Robertson – 6.9

He helped Liverpool to attack from the left flank with his speed and passes as well.

Midfielders

Ryan Gravenberch – 6.8

Put up a decent performance playing the number six role. He kept the depth of the midfield well throughout the match.

Alexis MacAllister – 6.8

His duel ability is concerning for Liverpool as he lost the ball several times, causing Wolves to pull a counter-attack.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 6.4

He could have done something better than delivering a shot pass to the closest teammates.

Forwards

Mohamed Salah – 7.6

His move on the right flank caused Wolves in trouble but he could have been more clinical with the finishing.

Luis Diaz – 7.2

A little bit too much in terms of dribbling and take-on attempts on the opponents, causing Liverpool to lose numerous momentums.

Diogo Jota – 7.1

His assist to Konate in the first half was an exception while he spent most of the first half with a struggle.

Substitutions

Curtis Jones – 6.6

Maintained the ball possession in the midfield with his pace and work. He had one shot on goal which was still denied by Johnstone.

Cody Gakpo – 6.7

Showed a significant impact on Liverpool’s game particularly on the left flank, he was just given too short of time to be on the pitch.

Joe Gomez – 6

Didn’t have enough time to show his worth for the team.

Manager: Arne Slot – 6.8

His ball possession approach was predictable for most the time of the match. It was just when Wolves opened a little space inside that Liverpool managed to slide through the middle.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What was the result of Wolves vs Liverpool?

A. Liverpool beat Wolves with a 2-1 victory.

Q. When was Wolves vs Liverpool?

A. The game was kicked-off at 4:00 PM GMT on Saturday, September 28.

Q. Who was the man of the match in Wolves vs Liverpool?

A. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool was the Man of the Match.

Q. Who was the worst performer in Arsenal vs Leicester?

A. Jørgen Strand Larsen of Wolves was the worst performer.

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