Liverpool player ratings as three men score 8/10 in tense derby win over Everton

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Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike scored inside the opening half-hour only for the Reds to drop off massively in the second half and allow Idrissa Gueye to give the visitors a glimmer of hope.

The result means Arne Slot's side have won their opening five Premier League games with a 101st victory over Everton in the 247th Merseyside derby.

The ECHO was in attendance at Anfield and here we run the rule over the performance of the Liverpool players.



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No chance with the goal, however.

Conor Bradley 6

Tough ask up defensively against the tricky Grealish and was found wanting on occasion, and forward forays were reduced significantly second half but was undeterred.

Ibrahima Konate 7

Found Beto on his shoulder almost immediately but used physical presence well and similarly imposing up against Barry after break.

Virgil van Dijk 7

Aerial prowess began to tell before interval as Everton started to come into game and needed to remain composed as the visitors ramped up pressure second half

Milos Kerkez 7

Confidence-boosting showing up against the dangerous Ndiaye with some good headers, particularly as Everton sought an equaliser.

Ryan Gravenberch 8

Excellent first-time finish for the opener and precise slide-rule pass to create second.

More difficult after break as Liverpool dropped off massively but still a huge influence.

Alexis Mac Allister 6

Bounced around in midfield on occasion and, while involved in second goal, evidently not yet fully firing after fitness issues.

Had much the better of Mykolenko before break and kept on going as service and protection from referee dried up.

Dominik Szoboszlai 8

Back in as number 10, the versatile Hungarian led Liverpool’s press before interval and used ball well, particularly in build-up to second, and energy levels required in closing stages.

Subbed.

Hugo Ekitike 8

Effective touches and determination set tone early on, and brilliant composure to score second

Booked.

Curtis Jones (for Mac Allister 61) 7

Didn’t waste any time putting himself about in the heat of the derby battle, which Liverpool needed.

Alexander Isak (for Ekitike 67) 5

Barely had a touch of note amid the derby pressure cooker.