Following Liverpool’s comfortable 3-0 win against Southampton, I will be saying who my three standout performers were for the Reds.
Mohamed Salah –
Undoubtedly the man of the match. The Egyptian’s brace saw him take the lead in the race for the league’s golden boot. He was outstanding yesterday. His all round game was brilliant. Salah’s relentless pressing and determination to win the ball impressed me massively.
His first goal was a moment of genius, something the game looked as if it needed. His second goal was a very intelligent run and then latched onto the ball with his blistering pace and finished it calmly.
Salah loves a give and go with his team mates and because of how quick he is, the Southampton players couldn’t get near him. He must be serious trouble to have to mark.
He was took off towards the end of the game so couldn’t quite get his first hat-trick for the Reds. There was a standing ovation from the whole of Anfield for a player who has stolen the fan’s hearts.
Philippe Coutinho –
He looked at his best yesterday. Coutinho came in with an assist and a goal and performed brilliantly in the win.
The assist for Salah’s second was the best of Philippe Coutinho. He’s often criticised, mostly by other fans, for not providing enough assists. When he does assist, they always seem to be magic, which just sums the Brazillian up.
Coutinho’s goal was well taken too. Firmino’s effort wasn’t dealt with by Forster and Coutinho’s anticipation ensured he got there first and finished it very well. I feel as if it was an underrated finish by Coutinho.
He, like Salah, was brought off towards the end of the game. Klopp will be wanting to save his star men for the huge game away to Sevilla in midweek.
Alberto Moreno –
Moreno’s remarkable form at left-back continues. A player whose career at Anfield looked to be over has come back into the team and played like the left-back fans thought we originally signed.
His attacking play yesterday I thought was great. He wasn’t tested too much defensively but when he was, he looked solid. There was a standout moment in the second-half where he made a fantastic run and played a great low driven ball across the box, which was just about cleared.
Moreno’s confidence levels are high right now and this is so evident in the way he’s playing.
I really rated the fact he still played despite the birth of his son the night before. Jurgen Klopp announced that “Alberto Jnr is here” in his post match interview.
