The Red Devils kick off their Premier League season with a trip to Stamford Bridge, which is likely to turn into a frenzied competition.
That proved to be true, with Luis Diaz and Axel Disasi exchanging goals in the first half, as well as both teams being denied attempts by VAR.
Liverpool had to settle for a point late in the game, which was supposed to be a fair result, with a lot of work to do in the coming weeks.
That proved to be true, with Luis Diaz and Axel Disasi exchanging goals in the first half, as well as both teams being denied attempts by VAR.
Liverpool had to settle for a point late in the game, which was supposed to be a fair result, with a lot of work to do in the coming weeks.
(7.6) was by far the Reds’ player of the season last season and again achieved the highest average rating on Sunday afternoon.
The Brazilian was there to make stellar saves at key moments that made him great and without him Liverpool could have easily lost.
TIA’s Mark Delgado gave Alisson a score of 9 out of 10, praising him for an exceptional quality as he “excellent one-on-one stoppage”.
The Evening Standard’s Dominic booth has described the 30-year-old as “typically all-round” in west London – he is undoubtedly still the best goalkeeper in world football.
Alexis Mac Allister (7.1) came in second, making an impressive overall debut as the number six he rarely took on for Brighton.
The Independent’s Lawrence Ostlere said the Argentine was ‘sharp with the ball in midfield’, which played a key role in Diaz’s goal.
Mohamed Salah (6.8) and Diaz (6.8) came in third, with the former excelling at hitting the latter, making it perfect.
Meanwhile, the Colombian scored confidently, bringing his pre-season form with him to the Premier League, although Booth felt he was ‘fading out’ with each passing minute.
Jota (5,2) had the lowest overall score, with Delgado admitting “it wasn’t really his day” and “didn’t contribute anything in the second half”.
Liverpool’s next game sees them face Bournemouth in the league next Saturday (3pm UK), when Anfield hosts the Red Devils for the first time since a 1-1 draw. with Aston Villa in May.
