Ekitike Gets 8.5, Gakpo With 8 | Liverpool Players Rated In Entertaining Win Vs Bournemouth

Liverpool entertained Bournemouth at Anfield earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Reds made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 37th minute thanks to Hugo Ekitike’s composed finish. Arne Slot’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.

Cody Gakpo doubled Liverpool’s advantage in the 49th minute. However, Antoine Semenyo got a goal back for the visitors in the 64th minute before scoring the equaliser just 12 minutes later. The Merseyside club came roaring back as they grabbed the lead again in the 88th minute when Federico Chiesa found the back of the net. Mohamed Salah killed the game off in injury time with a classy finish as Liverpool ran away with an entertaining 4-2 win on the night.

Let’s take a look at how each Liverpool player fared during the clash against the Cherries.

GK: Alisson Becker – 6.5/10

The Brazilian keeper distributed the ball well, but would not be happy after conceding twice in the second half.

RB: Jeremie Frimpong – 6.5/10

He performed his defensive duties well but was quiet going forward.

CB: Ibrahima Konate – 6.5/10

Konate cleared his lines when he could and was good on the ball. However, he should have done better to prevent Semenyo’s goal.

CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 8/10

The Dutch talent made a lot of crucial clearances at the back and was tidy with his passing.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

LB: Milos Kerkez – 7/10

He worked hard and was always willing to make a tackle. However, Kerkez was a bit reckless at times.

CM: Dominik Szoboszlai – 6.5/10

The Hungarian talent worked his socks off at both ends of the field but failed to register a goal.

CM: Alexis Mac Allister – 7/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the field and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

RW: Mohamed Salah – 7.5/10

Salah caused a lot of headaches for the Bournemouth defenders and managed to get his name on the scoresheet in injury time.

CAM: Florian Wirtz – 6.5/10

He made a few key chances for others around him, but there was no goal for him tonight.

LW: Cody Gakpo – 8/10

Gakpo was a real menace in the final third and managed to score early in the second half.

ST: Hugo Ekitike – 8.5/10

He was quite a handful for the opposition centre-backs and linked up play well with others around him. Ekitike managed to score and create a goal and deserves to be named the man of the match.

Substitutes:

CM: Wataru Endo – 6.5/10

He managed to secure an assist.

LB: Andy Robertson – 6/10

Robertson was a bit slow to react to the danger.

RB: Joe Gomez – 6.5/10

He was solid at the back.

CM: Curtis Jones – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

ST: Federico Chiesa – 7.5/10

He gave Liverpool the all-important lead in the 88th minute