LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez shine during 4-0 victory over Bournemouth… but how did Conor Bradley rate on his first Premier League start?
Liverpool opened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Sunday evening.
After a sluggish first half, the Reds ran riot during their trip to the Vitality Stadium as braces from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota secured a comfortable win over the Cherries.
Klopp will be pleased with his side’s performance after the break, which saw them score all four of their goals.
Players like Nunez and Jota led the way, while Ibrahima Konate and youngster Conor Bradley shone in defence.
Here, Mail Sports Matt Barlow provides player ratings while James Cohen gives a brief description of the performances of Liverpool’s stars.
Liverpool secured a 4-0 win over Bournemouth to move five points clear at the top of the table
Youngster Conor Bradley made his full Premier League debut during the trip to the Vitality
BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1)
Neto 6; Aarons 5, Zabarnyi 5.5, Mepham 6, Hill 6 (Kelly 55, 6); Christie 6.5, Cook 5 (billing 83); Tavernier 6.5, Kluivert 5 (Brooks 69, 6), Sinisterra 6 (Scott 55, 6); Solanke 5 (Moore 83)
Subs not used: Travers, Marcondes, Kilkenny, Greenwood
Bookings: Cook
Manager: Andoni Iraola 6
Liverpool (4-3-3)
Alisson 6
A solid performance from the Reds goalkeeper, who in reality was rarely tested by the Bournemouth attack.
Bradley 6.5
A promising performance from Bradley, who made his full Premier League debut despite a late booking for a foul on Cherries playmaker Alex Scott. Subbed for Owen Beck in the 83rd minute.
Konate 7.5
The French defender barely put a foot wrong during Liverpool’s victory. Both on and off the ball, Konate exemplified all the qualities Klopp wants from his defenders.
Van Dijk 7
As reliable as ever, Van Dijk was huge for the Reds on Sunday night as he managed to keep Bournemouth’s attackers at bay.
Gomes 6.5
Solid performance at wing-back for Gomez, who came close to scoring his first-ever Liverpool goal midway through the first half.
Van Dijk (L) and Ibrahima Konate (R) both put in impressive defensive performances
Bradley challenges for the ball with Bournemouth winger Luis Sinisterra
Elliott 6
A relatively quiet evening for the former Fulham midfielder. Although he didn’t make a huge impact, he was neat and composed with his all-round play. Substituted for Ryan Gravenberch in the 64th minute.
McAllister 7.5
Liverpool’s most exciting midfielder of the night. The World Cup winner called Bournemouth’s Neto into action several times and set the tone for his team.
Jones 7
Another impressive performance from the 22-year-old, who has quickly become a key figure in the Liverpool squad. Subbed for Bobby Clark in the 83rd minute.
Diaz 6
The Colombian winger failed to have the impact he had hoped for on the night, but that is likely due to the nasty blow he suffered in the first half. Subbed for Cody Gakpo in the 64th minute.
Iota 8
Sensational. The Portugal international put on a final clinic at the Vitality Stadium, with his second goal the most impressive of all. Subbed for Kaide Gordon in the 94th minute.
Diogo Jota produced two world-class finishes to ensure Liverpool claimed all three points
Darwin Nunez took his tally to ten goals and ten assists in all competitions for 2023-2024
Nunez 7.5
The Uruguayan continues to prove his doubters wrong after bagging a brace during Liverpool’s trip to Bournemouth. He is now the only Premier League player to score at least ten goals and ten assists in all competitions this season.
Subs not used: Adrian, Kelleher, McConnell, Quansah
Goals: Nunez 49, 90+3, Jota 70, 79
Bookings: Bradley, Nunez,
Manager: Jurgen Klopp 7
Ref:Andrew Madley6