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Robertson – 5, Luis Diaz – 8: Liverpool player ratings in West Ham win

Robertson – 5, Luis Diaz – 8: Liverpool player ratings in West Ham win

How did our player fare?

Alisson – 7

Alisson made crucial saves, including a strong stop against Jarrod Bowen and a spectacular tip against Kudus. However, he was left wrong-footed for Robertson’s own goal.

Conor Bradley – 7

Conor Bradley provided a capable display, linking well with Salah and nearly scoring with a deflected effort. He showed promise as a potential long-term replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Ibrahima Konate – 5

Konate struggled in the second half, getting caught out a couple of times and straying into midfield. Alisson bailed him out on one occasion.

Virgil van Dijk – 6

Van Dijk had a mixed display, struggling in the second half before heading home the winner in the 90th minute. His clearance inadvertently led to an own goal.

Kostas Tsimikas – 6

Tsimikas delivered dangerous crosses, but was substituted before the hour to inject fresh energy into the team.

Ryan Gravenberch – 6

Gravenberch showed glimpses of his defensive abilities, but West Ham often found space in midfield.

Alexis Mac Allister – 6

Mac Allister played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s brightest moments, striking the post in the first half. He struggled as West Ham grew into the game.

Curtis Jones – 7

Jones was tenacious in midfield, crucial to Liverpool’s dominance in the first half. His influence waned in the second period.

Mohamed Salah – 8

Salah produced an excellent performance, creating numerous opportunities and providing a wonderful cross-field pass for Diaz.

Luis Diaz – 8

Diaz converted the decisive goal and had the better of Aaron Wan-Bissaka throughout the game.

Diogo Jota – 6

Jota had little impact before being substituted before the hour, highlighting the need for improvement in the center-forward position.

Substitutes: Andy Robertson – 5 Cody Gakpo – 5 Jarell Quansah – 6 Dominik Szoboszlai – 6