Luis Diaz’s comeback prevented Liverpool from suffering perhaps their worst Premier League defeat since the Roy Hodgson era and that historic loss to Blackpool. The team put up a poor display.
Sunday, November 5, 2023, Luton Town vs. Liverpool, Kenilworth Road, Premier League
aims: Diaz 90+5′; Chong 80′
Alisson: six (of ten).
Ali had a mostly viewing brief, save from an early rolling shot that was aimed directly at him, so he was probably wondering what all the excitement was about in the first half.
was forced to make a huge save from Morris immediately after the hour had passed, but was unable to do much as they were eventually exposed on the counterattack. To keep things square, there was a massive stoppage time parry.
Four Trent Alexander-Arnold
Despite blocking a few dribbles and attempted passes inside, he was unable to claim victory in that match since he had his hands full defensively against Chiedoze Ogbene.
Nunez was limited in his attacking contribution, save for one excellent ball that set him up for a goal against the bar.
Poor set pieces throughout, easily defeated by Ogbene for Luton’s major opportunity just past the hour mark.
Five Ibrahima Konate
Things got going well in the beginning with his magnificent charge through roughly eight trials, but in the end, he was unable to find a way through. Still, very Joel Matip of him.
A little too many fouls here and there, and occasionally too aggressive. But sometimes he had to be quick and rough to handle Morris. missed a late header that would have tied the score.
Man of the Match: Virgil van Dijk – 6
dominating in the air while facing a flurry of long passes and deliveries. Although there was a successful push forward to try and get the game going, the skipper was mainly, understandably, focused on keeping the door closed at the other end.
didn’t really do anything wrong, but right before Luton scored, he felt like he had a penalty.
Five Joe Gomez
For the first time this season, he started a game suited up at left defense; before the year is over, we might see him here a few more times.
provided a respectable outlet in the first half, rushing ahead of the play when he could, though he didn’t, of course, provide a direct pass into the box from that side.
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