On the home debut of their new manager, the Colombian was in scorching form, scoring and providing an assist in a convincing victory.
Luis Diaz’s scorching performance made sure Arne Slot got off to a good start at Anfield as Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-0 to maintain their perfect start under Klopp’s replacement.
After recovering the ball just outside their area, Slot’s first Premier League goal at Liverpool’s home seemed a lot like one they had scored hundreds of times under Klopp. Diogo Jota then freed Diaz, who fired a shot into the top corner.
Although Brentford posed a threat at set pieces, Liverpool looked extremely composed and focused on finding another goal in the second half. After a much longer move up the pitch, they finally grabbed it when Diaz laid the ball off and Mohamed Salah shot into the far corner.
The Anfield players of Liverpool are rated by GOAL…
Alisson, the custodian and defence (6/10):
Among the few attempts he faced, the most impressive one was when he deflected and then cleared a header from Nathan Collins.
Trent Arnold (grade of 8/10):
Constantly joining the attack and supplying sharp balls from the right. Not far from hitting the bar after scoring straight from a corner.
Konate Ibrahima (6/10):
remained vigilant the entire time, removing two possibly harmful crosses.
Van Dijk, Virgil (6/10):
well foresaw the threat without ever appearing to be in difficulty.
Robertson Andrew (6/10):
had two promising attacks, but Mark Flekken stopped them both.
Ryan Gravenberch, midfield (5/10):
didn’t play with the greatest fluidity, but his 50/50 tackle set up the first goal’s breakaway.
Sixth grader Alexis Mac Allister:
used ingenious through balls to conduct many of the best assaults, including the second goal.
Sixth grader Dominik Szoboszlai:
performed a great defensive job, particularly when he regained possession of the ball just before Salah scored.
Attack the number six, Mohamed Salah
Until he scored a perfect finish to end the game, he was a little off pace and missed a half-chance in the first half. The Egyptian scored twice in two games.
Diogo Jota (score of 6/10):
Despite not having his finest day in front of goal, he set up the opening goal with a driving run and ball to Diaz.
Luis Diaz (8 out of 10):
Excellent from beginning to end. dazzlingly finished the goal with a drilled finish, unlucky not to score again, then made the second after frustrating every Brentford player who attempted to get close.
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Subs & Manager
Cody Gakpo (6/10):
Looked keen to score and was not far from doing so.
Darwin Nunez (5/10):
Had one attempt but had been caught offside anyway.
Conor Bradley (5/10):
Didn’t get too involved when he replaced Alexander-Arnold.
Harvey Elliot (N/A):
Came on in the 83rd minute.
Wataro Endo (N/A):
Brought on right at the end.
Arne Slot (6/10):
A very straightforward home bow and was able to take his key assets off early.