MATCH REPOR📢 Liverpool player ratings vs Wolves: Mohamed Salah sends Reds top of the Premier League despite disappointing display as goal-scorer Ibrahima Konate also endures mixed evening👇

Wolverhampton vs Liverpool

The Egyptian netted the winner from the penalty spot at Molineux as Arne Slot’s side made it five wins from six to start the season

Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table as Mohamed Salah converted from the penalty spot to secure a 2-1 win over struggling Wolves in what was an underwhelming but overall satisfying performance from Arne Slot’s side.

Ibrahima Konate, however, did not make the same mistake from a similar position as he headed home Diogo Jota’s cross in first-half stoppage-time. However, the France defender then went from hero to villain early in the second period as he failed to deal with a ball that was trickling towards the byline, and Wolves took advantage as Rayan Ait-Nouri slammed into an empty net.

Goalkeeper & Defence

Alisson Becker (6/10):

Liverpool player ratings vs Wolves: Mohamed Salah sends Reds top of the Premier League despite disappointing display as goal-scorer Ibrahima Konate also endures mixed evening

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Wolverhampton vs Liverpool

The Egyptian netted the winner from the penalty spot at Molineux as Arne Slot’s side made it five wins from six to start the season

Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table as Mohamed Salah converted from the penalty spot to secure a 2-1 win over struggling Wolves in what was an underwhelming but overall satisfying performance from Arne Slot’s side.

The Reds were on the backfoot for the opening 20 minutes as Gary O’Neil’s side came out of the blocks quickly, but eventually the visitors took control, and Dominik Szoboszlai should have given them the lead when he fired straight at Sam Johnstone from close-range.

Ibrahima Konate, however, did not make the same mistake from a similar position as he headed home Diogo Jota’s cross in first-half stoppage-time. However, the France defender then went from hero to villain early in the second period as he failed to deal with a ball that was trickling towards the byline, and Wolves took advantage as Rayan Ait-Nouri slammed into an empty net.

The hosts weren’t level for long, however, as Jota was fouled by Nelson Semedo in the penalty area, and Salah made no mistake despite having an otherwise forgettable

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC v Liverpool FC – Premier

Goalkeeper & Defence

Alisson Becker (6/10):

Back from injury and showed good hands on a number of occasions. Maybe could have helped out Konate for the Wolves goal, but wasn’t as much to blame as the defender.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (5/10):

Below his best as he cut a frustrated figure at times. Booked early for kicking the ball away, though did make a couple of strong defensive interventions.

Ibrahima Konate (6/10):

Virgil van Dijk (8/10):

Imperial at the heart of the Reds’ defence. Swept up when Wolves looked to get in behind and stepped in to make challenges and clearances on a regular basis. A real leader’s performance.

Andrew Robertson (6/10):

Combined well with Diaz down the left, but his final ball wasn’t always what he was looking for. Solid defensively.

Midfield

Ryan Gravenberch (8/10):

Gets better with every game. Barely lost possession in midfield as he proved press-resistant before playing some excellent passes.

Alexis Mac Allister (6/10):

Looked off the pace to begin with but grew into the game as it wore on. Eventually began to distribute well, particularly in the second half.

Dominik Szoboszlai (4/10):

Didn’t look up for it at all. Wasted a gilt-edged chance in the first half when he fired straight at Johnstone, and allowed Lemina to run off him for the Wolves equaliser. Will have better days

Attack

Mohamed Salah (6/10):

Had a quiet first hour as Ait-Nouri did a good job in locking the Egyptian down. Made no mistake from the penalty spot, but did miss an earlier sitter and should have played Jones in to make it 3-1 with what looked to be a simple pass.

Diogo Jota (7/10):

Struggled to get into goal-scoring positions against his former club, but did play a big role in both goals, as he sent over a superb cross for Konate to head home before winning the penalty by getting the wrong side of Semedo.

Luis Diaz (7/10):

Carried the ball well and looked a threat whenever he got around the Wolves penalty area. Couldn’t keep his fine goal-scoring form going, however.

Subs & Manager

Cody Gakpo (6/10):

Replaced Diaz for the final 20 minutes but didn’t really offer much.

Curtis Jones (7/10):

Bright after coming on for Szoboszlai. Should have been played in by Salah and then tested Johnstone with a low effort.

Joe Gomez (N/A):

On for Robertson for the final couple of minutes.

Arne Slot (6/10):

His side took time to get going and this was by no means a complete performance, but they did largely dominate and pick up the three points, so he won’t be too disappointed