Brighton Vs Liverpool Player Ratings: The Reds beats Seagulls in a thrilling Leagues Cup Encounter

Arne Slot led Liverpool to progress into the next round of the EFL Carabao Cup, following an exhilarating 3-2 triumph against their Premier League rivals Brighton in the Round of 16 clash of the domestic competition at Amex Stadium.

For Liverpool, Cody Gakpo’s two goals and Luis Diaz’s solo efforts together recorded three goals on the scoresheet for the guests, while Simon Adingra and Tariq Lamptey were two goal scorers for the hosts. Despite their resilient efforts, the Seagulls could not reduce the gap as they plunged to defeat by a single goal margin at home. Following the win, Liverpool booked their place in the third round of the competition and on the other hand Brighon crashed out of the tournament as they’ll now be focusing on achieving Premier League targets

Brighton & Hove Player Ratings vs Liverpool

Goalkeeper

Jason Steele (5/10)

He looked nervous and was forced to make mistakes under pressure initially, regardless of some good saves he allowed the visitors to net three goals.

Defenders

Tariq Lamptey (7.5/10)

He was threatening in advance area zones, constantly charging in attacks from wide areas. He scored the 2nd Seagulls goal to keep the comeback hopes alive from the edge of the box.

Jan Paul van Hecke (5.5/10)

He did not have a good game was dribbled past thrice by Liverpool attackers, lacked solidity in defence and was taken off before the 70th-minute mark

Igor (6/10)

The Brazilian defender was good with his passing traits in the backline and played vertical passes into the final third creating two chances in the game while fulfilling his defensive duty.

Ferdi Kadioglu (6/10)

Turkey’s full-back started the game as the left did well in attack and also defended well but was subbed off at the half-time interval due to injury with Pervis Estupiñán taking his place.

Midfielders

Jakub Moder (/10)

The defensive midfielder carried the ball forward and was involved in duels and in making ball recoveries.

Mats Wieffer (7/10)

He was a hardworking figure in Brighton’s lineup created chances, helped the defence and also kept a shot on target.

Simon Adingra (7.5/10)

The winger looked excellent on the ball with his pace, and progressive dribbles and scored the first Brighton goal to initiate the comeback hopes.

Julio Enciso (6/10)

The Paraguayn prodigy was tasked with creative responsibility sitting behind the strikers, however, could only produce a single chance.

Brajan Gruda (7/10)

The German showed a glimpse of his brilliant feet, technicality on the ball, accurate long passes, and even created major chances.

Forwards

Evan Ferguson (6/10)

He was leading the line and seemed out of form as he could not find the back of the net, and had a total of three shots with only one of them being on target.

Substitutes

Pervis Estupinán (6/10)

Jack Hinshelwood (6/10)

Joel Veltman (6.5/10)

Kaoru Mitoma (6.5/10)

Danny Welbeck (5.5/10)

Manager

Fabian Hürzeler (7/10)

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Liverpool Player Ratings vs Brighton

Goalkeeper

Vitezslav Jaros (5.5/10)

He was decent in making saves with five saves, both the goals conceded could have been avoided in case the defensive structure had been compact.

Defenders

Conor Bradley (6.5/10)

Bradley had the entire right channel covered and put up a good shift as the right back starting in place of Trent Alexander Arnold, the first-choice name on the right side of the defence.

Joe Gomez (7/10)

He was solid in the backline as the right centre-back, with accurate challenges, five clearances and his ball-playing ability from the back.

Jarell Quansah (5/10)

A poor giveaway from Quansah inside the box let Brighton open their goal tally through Andingra in the 81st minute and the second goal also came taking his deflection.

Andy Robertson (7/10)

The Scotsman was captaining the Reds and showed leadership in the backline, Robertson had a phenomenal work rate down the flanks on the left in attacks and defensive actions.

Midfielders

Tyler Morton (7/10)

The 21-year-old was impressive during his outings and provided an assist to Cody Gakpo’s goal.

Wataru Endo (6/10)

He was playing deep as a holding mid-role dropping near the defense to receive the ball and dictate the tempo of the game.

Curtis Jones (6/10)

Jones was the third wheel of the three-man midfield of Liverpool played 4 passes into the final third and recorded 6 recoveries as well.

Forwards

Cody Gakpo (8.5/10)

The Dutch International played brilliantly on the left wing and bagged a stunning brace to take the Red into the next round of the League’s Cup.

Dominik Szoboszlai (6/10)

Him playing as a central striker role did not quite work out as he missed a couple of chances, though he was good in other aspects like dribbling and had two shots on target

Luis Diaz (7.5/10)

His low strike in the midst of a crowded defence in the near post beat the Brighton keeper, as his goal proved to be decisive at the full-time whistle.

Substitutes

Alexis Mac Allister (6/10)

Darwin Nunez (6/10)

Mohamed Salah (6/10)

Trey Nyoni (6/10)

Ibrahima Konate (N/A)

Manager

Arne Slot (8/10)

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