Liverpool players in the Premier League match almost fell asleep but came back to beat Luton Town 4-1: Player ratings

Program: Premier League 2023/24
Competition day: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Stadium: Anfield
Result: Liverpool 4-1 Luton Town

Even in the name of the category by playing with the form Liverpool They are already much better than Luton Town, but looking at the line-up, I feel sick to my stomach because this is clearly a reserve team. How will it work or not? The first half made things more worrying when Luton took the lead through Chidozie Ogbeni, but in the second half Liverpool seemed to pick up the pace and snatch the lead from Virgil van Dijk, Cody Jacobo, Luis Diaz and Harvey Elliott until a decisive 4-1 win, leaving Manchester City 4 points behind. As usual.

Kevin Kelleher – 6 – He started brightly with a shot that took out Luis Diaz (but missed) in the first 3 minutes, but was a bit lost with a Tahith Chong shot that he couldn't deal with. After finishing his way to the second post, Ogbeni scored a header in the 12th minute. After that there was little to do.

Joe Gomez – 7 – I had the opportunity to return to the real game again instead of Andy Robertson, and although it was not a match that played a big role, there were many useful moments to add to the offensive match. Including having to move to play right-back in the second half.

Virgil van Dijk – 8- In fact, it wasn't a game that needed much effort when Liverpool had more possession. Luton's offensive performance was not tested much, but he was the one who made the important turning point with a corner kick that equalized 1-1 at the beginning of the second half, in the 56th minute, which made Liverpool attack after a set until the tie was settled 1-1. They were victorious.

Jarrell Quansah – 7 – Just like Van Dijk, apart from conceding the opening goal of the game, Luton Town's attacking game has not been tested much, but is generally considered manageable. Although it is not distinguished, it is involved in many games.

Connor Bradley – 7 – Continuing to play at a high level defending is not a problem and the attacking game clearly caused Luton problems, as they almost shot a 2-1 shot in the 58th minute, but Tomas Kaminski narrowly blocked it.

Ryan Grafenberg – 7 – Had the chance to play for real and particularly focused on the attacking game. Both first half had the opportunity to look away on their own and pay generously for friends, but we have not seen the results yet. The second half was a bit quiet, but he didn't make any mistakes.

Wataru Endo – 7 – It clearly shows (it's been a long time) that they passed the test with Premier League matches without any problems. Including controlling the midfield, releasing the ball, and interrupting the opponent's rhythm. To confirm he stands at the lowest level in the midfield.

Alexis Mac Allister – 8 – Play cool, don't panic. And it's the same high quality as always. An important assist from a corner kick gave Van Dijk a header to equalize 1-1, before he crossed the back line for Cody Jacobo to head home to make it 2-1 just moments after the equaliser. Equally in this match there were 2 assists.

Luis Diaz – 8 – Things did not start well with Caimhin Kelleher's free throw, which the Colombian winger was busy concocting. He refused to shoot until he missed his shot. And continue for the next minute. Who looked at the left ankle but hit the post himself. Until the first half, there were more chances than anyone else, but they were all wasted. But in the second half, they succeeded in making up the score, and broke the goal 3-1, the moment they moved to look at the first post beautifully.

Cody Jacobo – 8 – Well done in the moment of noon sun. He left behind and hit the ball in the first ten minutes. Who pushed it directly to the visiting team's goalkeeper, and then at the beginning of the second half deserved another shot that hit the first post. Kaminski made superb saves until he found the target in the 59th minute, heading home McAllister's pass to put the score 2-1 up.

Harvey Elliott – 8 – Although he is naturally a midfielder, he was not at all embarrassed to rush forward and stand on the left wing. A playing style that focuses on passing the ball rather than pulling and sliding it yourself. It also gives friends benefits. Before he concluded the match brilliantly with a goal to close the penalty area, he caught the ball and blocked the defender's path in the 90th minute.

Spare

Andy Robertson (Replaces Connor Bradley, 68 years old) – 7 – Although I did not have the opportunity to play with my child. Or he dragged the game to the top more often than not, but still had one assist in the moment of scoring for Luis Diaz to make it 3-1.

Bobby Clark (Replaces Ryan Grafenberg, 78 years old) – 6 – He got a chance to try out the game at the end, including 8 minutes of stoppage time, but was not considered to have shown much.

James McConnell (Replaces Alexis McAllister, 89 years old) nothing Just on the field for a moment think about it just to experience the atmosphere of the Premier League.

Jayden Danz (In place of Luis Diaz, 89) nothing Like McConnell, he was eventually replaced to waste time. Including the ability to sample some high-level games.