“He is fully committed to Liverpool, and he’s a key piece in Arne Slot’s vision this season. We’ve got a world-class player in him, so Arsenal and Barcelona fans need to wake up and stop dreaming.” Arne Slot has praised Liverpool star after the impressive season he is having. If he continues like this, Manchester City is never catching us
Liverpool surged to the top of their Champions League group with a commanding 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield. Luis Diaz stole the spotlight with a sensational hat-trick, while Cody Gakpo added a goal, thwarting Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso’s return to Anfield.
This victory continues Liverpool’s perfect run in the Champions League under new head coach Arne Slot, as they’ve now clinched wins in all four matches of the group stage.
Player Performance Highlights:
Alisson: Made crucial saves and kept a clean sheet before being substituted.
Ibrahima Konate (8): Showed strength and composure, making key stops to halt Leverkusen’s advances. Subbed.
Virgil van Dijk (7): Performed well, blocking a dangerous shot in the second half and avoiding a penalty issue with Frimpong.
Kostas Tsimikas (7): Added energy with aggressive tackles and effectively managed the left flank. Subbed.
Ryan Gravenberch (7): Hit his stride in the second half, with a notable run that contributed to key goals.
Alexis Mac Allister (6): Less impact in attack, but maintained strong defensive discipline.
Mohamed Salah (8): Overpowered Hincapie with two excellent assists and a tireless work rate.
Curtis Jones (7): Moved skillfully through the crowded midfield, setting up the opening goal. Subbed.
Cody Gakpo (8): Showed determination throughout the first half and scored confidently in the second. Subbed.
Luis Diaz (9): Excelled in a central role, applying constant pressure and netting a well-earned hat-trick.
Substitutes:
Dominik Szoboszlai (for Jones 74): Brought energy and made an impressive flick.
Darwin Nunez (for Gakpo 81): Displayed power on a run, assisting with the fourth goal.
Andy Robertson (for Tsimikas 81): Came in to close out the game with some late minutes.
Liverpool’s dominant showing underscores their strong start under Slot and solidifies
their place at the group’s summit.
