Liverpool player ratings vs Ipswich: Isak unplayable with two 8/10s as Barcola makes debut

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IPSWICH TOWN 0-2 LIVERPOOL: A speedy brace from Alexander Isak was enough for the Reds. 21:53, Fri, Sep 4, 2026 Updated: 21:53, Fri, Sep 4, 2026 Alexander Isak scored twice as Liverpool eased past Ipswich Town (Image: Getty)Alexander Isak scored twice in the space of three minutes as Liverpool secured their first Premier League win of the season against Ipswich Town.

Bradley Barcola was introduced for his Liverpool debut in the second half, but there were no more goals before the final whistle brought a halt to proceedings. Read our Privacy PolicyExpress Sport rates and slates the Liverpool players following tonight's victory at Portman Road...Liverpool player ratings vs IpswichAlisson - 6Didn't have loads to do but was solid when Ipswich managed to test him, apart from one moment in the first half when he totally missed a corner delivery.Ronald Araujo - 7Slightly indecisive to start with but grew into the game and provided a level of solidity that Jeremie Frimpong doesn't offer.

Got himself involved in attacking moves but couldn't get on the scoresheet.Cody Gakpo created both goals and was a nuisance for Ipswich throughout (Image: Getty)Victor Munoz - 6Looked a handful early on with his direct running but tailed off as the game settled down, with Liverpool directing most of their attacks down the opposite flank.Florian Wirtz - 5Got stuck in, making more fouls than any other player in the first 45 minutes. Unplayable in the first 10 minutes.SubstitutesBradley Barcola - 5Introduced for his Liverpool debut just after the hour mark.