Liverpool player ratings vs Everton: Alexander Isak, get used to the bench! Hugo Ekitike maintains red-hot form as relentless Ryan Gravenberch shows he can do it all

Liverpool's £125 million recruit was outshone by his fellow forward as the Reds claimed a 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby. Alexander Isak had to make do with a spot on the bench and, for the time being, he may have to play second fiddle to the on-fire Hugo Ekitike, who found the back of the net once again.

Arne Slot’s side ensured they scored for the 39th successive game in a row when Ryan Gravenberch magnificently volleyed in Mohamed Salah’s lofted cross into the box in the 10th minute for his second of the campaign. The current kings of late winners seemed intent on not requiring a grandstand finish, and they doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark when Gravenberch fed Ekitike, who swept home for his fourth goal of the season.

The hosts started the second half in scrappy , and in the 58th minute, they were punished when Idrissa Gueye rocketed a strike into the top corner from 12 yards. Everton pushed hard but extended their lead at the top of the Premier League as they managed the game well in the final minutes, limiting the Toffees to half chances.

يقوم موقع BALLGM بتقييم لاعبي ليفربول من ملعب أنفيلد…

Liverpool player ratings vs Everton: Alexander Isak, get used to the bench! Hugo Ekitike maintains red-hot form as relentless Ryan Gravenberch shows he can do it allLiverpool player ratings vs Everton: Alexander Isak, get used to the bench! Hugo Ekitike maintains red-hot form as relentless Ryan Gravenberch shows he can do it allLiverpool player ratings vs Everton: Alexander Isak, get used to the bench! Hugo Ekitike maintains red-hot form as relentless Ryan Gravenberch shows he can do it allLiverpool player ratings vs Everton: Alexander Isak, get used to the bench! Hugo Ekitike maintains red-hot form as relentless Ryan Gravenberch shows he can do it allLiverpool player ratings vs Everton: Alexander Isak, get used to the bench! Hugo Ekitike maintains red-hot form as relentless Ryan Gravenberch shows he can do it all

Arne Slot’s side ensured they scored for the 39th successive Premier League game in a row when Ryan Gravenberch magnificently volleyed in Mohamed Salah’s lofted cross into the box in the 10th minute for his second of the campaign. The current kings of late winners seemed intent on not requiring a grandstand finish, and they doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark when Gravenberch fed Ekitike, who swept home for his fourth goal of the season.

The hosts started the second half in scrappy fashion, and in the 58th minute, they were punished when Idrissa Gueye rocketed a strike into the top corner from 12 yards. Everton pushed hard but Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League as they managed the game well in the final minutes, limiting the Toffees to half chances.

بالجم يقيم لاعبي ليفربول من أنفيلد…

Alisson (7/10):

The Brazilian was actually the busier of the two goalkeepers despite Liverpool securing all three points. He stood up well to what came his way.

Conor Bradley (5/10):

Whenever Jack Grealish moved a muscle, the Northern international was all over him like a rash. But the loanee made it difficult for him and lost him for Everton’s goal.

Ibrahima Konate (7/10):

Has had a difficult start to the season as speculation rumbles on about his Liverpool future but the international put in a competent display at the back.

Virgil van Dijk (7/10):

The Liverpool captain was dependable as ever in defence and largely kept and Thierno Barry in check.

Milos Kerkez (7/10):

Came back into the starting lineup after Andrew Robertson was preferred in Liverpool’s 3-2 win over , and it felt like he had a point to prove. Didn’t give much away in defence and got forward nicely, too.

Ryan Gravenberch (8/10):

The Dutchman scored an early goal of the season contender with a terrific first-time finish, and then threaded a well-weighted pass to Ekitike to make it 2-0. His sweeping up work at the back was important and his attacking contributions were superb.

Alexis Mac Allister (6/10):

The reliably-consistent Argentine was still solid in the middle of the pitch, but he couldn’t do much when the game got away from Liverpool early in the second half.

Dominik Szoboszlai (5/10):

The midfielder had some lmoments but at times the game can pass him by. He can’t score worldies every game.

محمد صلاح (7/10):

Was so close to scoring a wonderful curled effort, not long after beautifully assisting Gravenberch. The 33-year-old seems to have a bit more zip about him at the moment.

هوغو إيكيتيكي (8/10):

The summer signing is proving to be absolutely lethal in front of goal, and his link-up play outside the box continues to be valuable.

Cody Gakpo (6/10):

Much like Liverpool, was effective in the first half but less so in the second and was hooked around the hour mark.

Florian Wirtz (6/10):

Showed glimpses of his quality but is arguably not doing enough to justify his huge £116m transfer fee.

Curtis Jones (7/10):

Gave Liverpool a bit more control in midfield when he came on.

Alexander Isak (6/10):

Does add an extra bit of quality but may struggle to usurp Ekitike from the starting line-up for a while.

أرن سلوت (7/10):

His side started the game in impressive fashion and deservedly went two goals up. But the Dutchman will be disappointed with how his team conceded again and still seemed to be in the changing room for a big chunk of the second period.