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AC Milan 1-3 Liverpool: Player Ratings As Reds Begin UCL Campaign With A Win

Liverpool made a strong comeback to secure a 2-1 victory against AC Milan at the San Siro. After a challenging start, the Reds turned the game around with goals from Ibrahima Konate and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Here’s how each Liverpool player rated in a dramatic night in Milan:

GK: Alisson – 6/10
Largely untested and unable to prevent Milan’s early strike. Some shaky passing gave Milan a few opportunities.

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8/10
Delivered a key assist for Konate’s goal and managed to handle Leao effectively. His playmaking was instrumental in breaking down Milan’s defense.

CB: Ibrahima Konate – 7/10
Failed to close down Pulisic quickly enough for Milan’s goal but redeemed himself with a header that equalized the score. Grew into the game after a shaky start.

AC Milan 1-3 Liverpool: Player Ratings As Reds Begin UCL Campaign With A Win

CB: Virgil van Dijk – 8/10
Scored a crucial header to put Liverpool ahead and was dominant in aerial duels with Morata and Abraham. Solid and commanding throughout.

LB: Kostas Tsimikas – 6/10
Caught out for Milan’s opener but provided the accurate corner that led to Van Dijk’s goal. Mixed performance overall.

DM: Alexis Mac Allister – 8/10
Excelled in breaking up play and setting the tempo. Showed composure under pressure and nearly assisted with a brilliant through ball.

DM: Ryan Gravenberch – 7/10
Liverpool initially lacked protection in midfield, but Gravenberch’s influence grew as the game progressed. Elegant in possession and distribution.

RW: Mohamed Salah – 7/10
Unlucky not to score after hitting the woodwork twice. Remained a constant threat and was dangerous down the right flank.

AM: Dominik Szoboszlai – 8/10
Put in a tireless shift, closing down Milan players and making intelligent runs. Scored a crucial goal and contributed significantly to Liverpool’s attacking play.

LW: Cody Gakpo – 8/10
Impressive performance in place of Luis Diaz. Provided a constant threat with his movement, created opportunities, and set up Szoboszlai’s goal with a superb assist.

ST: Diogo Jota – 6/10
Missed a key chance to put Liverpool ahead shortly after Konate’s goal. Lacked his usual finishing touch but worked hard throughout the game.

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