Liverpool took on Sparta Praha at the Stadion Letna earlier this evening in an attempt to win the UEFA Europa League away from home. Thanks to a penalty kick by Alexis Mac Allister in the sixth minute, the Reds got off to a fast start and took the lead. Darwin Nunez gave Liverpool the lead with a stunning finish in the 25th minute, and he added another goal in injury time during the first half. The team led 3-0 at the half thanks to Jurgen Klopp’s efforts.
After a regrettable own goal by Conor Bradley in the 46th minute, Luis Diaz gave Liverpool a 4-1 lead in the 53rd. In injury time, Dominik Szoboszlai scored the fifth goal for his squad. The Merseyside club triumphed 5-1 away from home in the end.
Caoimhin Kelleher, GK: 8 out of 10.
Kelleher prevented many crucial goals at the back, but he was powerless to stop Bradley’s own goal.
Joe Gomez, RB: 7/10
He did a good job in the first half of his defensive duties and was replaced at halftime.
CB: 6.5/10 for Ibrahima Konate
Konate performed admirably in the back, but he was hurt in the 49th minute and needed to be replaced.
CB: 7.5/10 for Jarell Quansah
Quansah was an excellent player who was strong both with the ball and on defence.
LB: 7.10 for Andrew Robertson
He had a good impact on both halves.
Harvey Elliott, 8 out of 10.
Elliott created numerous difficulties for the opposing defence, and he is rewarded with three assists.
CM: 7/10 Wataru Endo
He did a good job of setting up plays for his teammates and providing adequate back-row protection.
CM: 8.10 for Alexis Mac Allister
In the opposition half, Mac Allister took charge and scored his first penalty with poise. After an hour, someone else took his place.
RW: 8/10 for Cody Gakpo
He was a dynamic presence in the last part of the game and came back to defend when necessary. But for him, there was no objective.
ST: 8.5/10 for Darwin Nunez
Nunez’s two fantastic goals provided Liverpool with the perfect starting point to win decisively tonight.
Luis Diaz, LW: 8/10
He managed to add his name on the scoresheet in the 53rd minute and was a true threat on the left wing.
Alternatives:
RB: 6/10 Conor Bradley
He opened the second half with a regrettable own goal.
CB: 6.5/10 for Virgil Van Dijk
Within his half, the talented Dutchman dominated the match.
Dominik Szoboszlai, CM: 8 out of 10.
He scored in injury time and remained a consistent threat in the last third.
Bobby Clark, CM: 6.5/10
He had one nice opportunity up above.
RW: 6/10 for Mohamed Salah
VAR disallowed a goal he had scored.