In Liverpool’s match against AC Milan, the player ratings show that defenders Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk were outstanding, playing a key role in the game. Cody Gakpo also impressed by showing he was worth the trust placed in him by coach Arne Slot, especially in the Champions League comeback.
Liverpool’s center-backs, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, played a crucial role in their 3-1 victory against AC Milan at San Siro in their first Champions League match of the season.
Early in the game, Liverpool were under pressure when Milan had a dangerous attack. Van Dijk made a crucial clearance to stop it. Shortly after, Kostas Tsimikas struggled to contain Christian Pulisic, who got past Van Dijk and scored for Milan.
Despite the early setback, Liverpool fought back. Mohamed Salah had two shots hit the bar, but the team kept pressing. They earned a free-kick, which Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered to Konate for the equalizer. Liverpool then took control of the match. Salah won a corner that Van Dijk headed in to give Liverpool the lead.
In the second half, Liverpool sealed their victory. Ryan Gravenberch passed to Dominik Szoboszlai, who set up Cody Gakpo. Gakpo dribbled into the Milan box, avoided a defender, and passed to Szoboszlai for the final goal.
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