Liverpool scores: Elliott, Kelleher essential in win vs. Burnley

Liverpool restored their standing as Premier League leaders on Saturday after they secured a 3-1 victory over Burnley at Anfield.

A flat early efficiency from the Reds noticed Burnley benefit from the higher share of the opening spell. Nonetheless, after failing to capitalise on the hosts’ sluggish begin, the Clarets went 1-0 down through Diogo Jota’s header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s nook.

Liverpool appeared to have gained management within the match after the opener, however supervisor Vincent Kompany’s guests hit again simply earlier than the break with a powerful header from Dara O’Shea.

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Alexander-Arnold was substituted at half-time for Harvey Elliott and it did not take lengthy for the 20-year-old to make an influence, aiding Luis Díaz who headed in from shut vary.

Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who was a standout participant on the day, made an essential cease to disclaim David Datro Fofana, who had a second probability moments later that he directed previous the put up. Díaz ought to have performed in Darwin Núñez for what would have been an enormous Liverpool probability to achieve a two-goal benefit, however as a substitute Jota’s harder effort was saved by James Trafford.

Nuñez did, nevertheless, get his objective shortly after, with a well-placed header for Elliott’s second help of the match.

Positives

Liverpool have been vivid in moments and battled properly amid a flu outbreak within the camp. A powerful show by Andy Robertson offered worth going ahead whereas, his missed move to Nuñez apart, Díaz additionally shone. Elliott was additionally a standout after coming off the bench.

Negatives

A sluggish begin noticed Burnley take management of the sport early on, whereas their objective was a poor one for Liverpool to concede. Liverpool should do higher at defending set items. Errors on the again additionally required Kelleher to be at his greatest within the absence of Alisson.

Supervisor score

Jürgen Klopp, 7 — Jurgen Klopp was upset to see the sluggish begin his aspect made, however he made plenty of changes to take management of the sport, along with his greatest one stopping the effectiveness of Burnley’s extensive gamers. His determination to ship on Elliott proved decisive, whereas he additionally acquired the most effective out of Robertson, who delivered an announcement efficiency in his bid to reclaim the left-back place.

Participant scores (1-10; 10 = greatest, gamers launched after 70 minutes get no score)

GK Caoimhin Kelleher 8 — The Republic of Eire worldwide prevented Burnley from taking the lead with a courageous cease to disclaim Zeki Amdouni. He could not do a lot in regards to the Clarets objective, with O’Shea’s header exact within the prime nook, however then made one other massive cease to disclaim Fofana within the second half. His contribution was very important in securing all three factors.

DF Andy Robertson 7 — A primary begin in over 4 months after he lately returned from harm, and it was a powerful efficiency total. He persistently stretched the play down the left flank, and appeared to develop in confidence as the sport went on. A promising return for the Scotland captain.

DF Virgil van Dijk 6 — An early error required Kelleher to save lots of from Amdouni, and total Van Dijk did not appear to be at his common dominant greatest. Ought to have executed higher along with his header that was straight on the goalkeeper within the second half.

DF Jarell Quansah 6 — Booked within the twentieth minute following a mistimed problem, and wanted Kelleher to return to his rescue after an error allowed Fofana to have an effort at objective. Improved after that second with plenty of well-timed tackles.

DF Trent Alexander-Arnold 7 — The vice-captain helped transfer the ball into superior areas and displayed all of his passing vary to assist Liverpool start assaults. Registered the primary help with an correct nook for Jota’s header, however he was changed at half-time as a precaution, which may very well be all the way down to the latest flu outbreak within the Reds’ squad.

MF Wataru Endo 7 — It was straight again into motion for Endo after getting back from Asian Cup responsibility with Japan, and he put in an assured show as he offered the anchor on the base of midfield. He was required to have plenty of the ball and infrequently made the appropriate determination, whereas profitable a optimistic variety of duels in central areas.

MF Curtis Jones 6 — Jones took care of the ball and tried to get issues shifting in the appropriate path, usually discovering Liverpool’s forwards in superior positions on the pitch. Performed an incisive move to Robertson within the first move that pressured a block from O’Shea.

MF Alexis Mac Allister 6 — Issues did not fairly come off in attacking areas for the Argentina worldwide, who battled properly in midfield however did not have an effect on the sport within the remaining third as a lot as he would have preferred.

FW Luis Díaz 7 — The Colombia worldwide had a powerful recreation by which he was on the coronary heart of a lot of Liverpool’s greatest assaults, and likewise stood out for his work monitoring again to assist defend throughout Burnley’s spells of possession. Missed a key move that will have put Nuñez in a wonderful place to attain within the second half.

FW Darwin Nuñez 7 — Nuñez discovered area in behind the defence with optimistic runs in behind, nearly getting an help for Díaz within the first half earlier than a powerful save by Trafford. Continued to impress along with his motion off the ball, and eventually acquired his reward with a technically tough header executed to perfection to present Liverpool a two-goal cushion.

FW Diogo Jota 7 — After nearly enjoying in Nuñez for an enormous probability, Jota timed his leap greatest moments later to move Liverpool into the lead from a nook along with his fourth objective in his final 4 leagues video games.

Substitutes (gamers launched after 70 minutes get no score)

Harvey Elliott (Alexander-Arnold, 45′) 8 — It wasn’t lengthy earlier than Elliott made his mark on the sport as he produced an correct help by choosing out Díaz on the close to put up with a pushed cross. An all-round wonderful efficiency, by which he secured one other help with an correct ball to Nuñez.

Cody Gakpo (Díaz, 81′) N/R — Launched instantly after Liverpool’s third objective, along with his peak and hold-up play serving to his crew management the sport and defend set items.

Kostas Tsimikas (Robertson, 90’+6) N/R — The primary look since his harm within the residence Premier League recreation in opposition to Arsenal is a optimistic step ahead.

James McConnell (Endo, 90’+6) N/R — The 19-year-old got here on because the anchor in midfield for the ultimate two minutes, making solely his second Premier League look.

Bobby Clark (Mac Allister, 90’+6) N/R — A grizzled veteran by comparability, Clark made his fourth league look for Liverpool as a late substitute.