Liverpool vs Chelsea player ratings as Conor Bradley stars on dream night

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Liverpool had a convincing victory against Chelsea at Anfield, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League by five points. Manager Jurgen Klopp witnessed his team dominate over the Blues.

Liverpool began the game with great speed, as Darwin Nunez struck the crossbar and had a shot saved by Chelsea's goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic, narrowly hitting the post. The home team was also lucky not to give away a penalty when Virgil van Dijk appeared to make contact with Conor Gallagher in the penalty area.

During the match, Liverpool's Diogo Jota managed to break through Chelsea's defensive line and score the first goal of the game. Shortly after, Conor Bradley impressed everyone with a great finish for his first goal with the team, effectively doubling Liverpool's lead. The score could have easily been 3-0 by half-time if Nunez had successfully converted a penalty, but unfortunately, he hit the post once again.

During the halftime break, Mauricio Pochettino decided to make three substitutions. However, Liverpool still managed to score a goal and make the score three-nil. Bradley set up Dominik Szoboszlai’s header, which was witnessed by the Kop. Later on, Christopher Nkunku scored his first goal while playing for Chelsea. Additionally, he could have also had a penalty awarded to him after Van Dijk accidentally clipped him from behind.

However, Luiz Diaz scored another point, allowing Klopp to make substitutions before their upcoming match against Arsenal, who are currently in third place. Here are the player ratings from an intense match at Anfield.

The goalie of Liverpool had very little involvement in the game. The home team completely controlled the majority of the match.

It was a night to remember for a young individual who had just turned 20. He managed to make two great assists and score his debut goal for the club. Conor Bradley was filled with enthusiasm and had an impressive ability to spot the perfect pass. He beautifully struck the ball into the corner and also provided a superb cross that led to Szoboszlai's header. The Kop was vociferously chanting, "Conor Bradley, there is no one like you!"

The defender maintained a strong position in securing the right flank of Liverpool's defense, which gave Bradley the freedom to make attacking moves. He made very few mistakes.

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The leader of Liverpool's team had a close call where he could have given away two penalties. He put himself in a dangerous situation by extending his leg inside the penalty area, but was fortunate that Gallagher didn't fall and that it didn't result in a penalty. However, he then made a mistake by tackling Nkunku from behind. Fortunately for his team, they managed to avoid any penalties, but Van Dijk was fortunate to have escaped without any consequences.

Will Andy Robertson regain his spot? It seems unlikely based on the impressive performance exhibited by Gomez as a replacement left back. He demonstrated great composure and stability during the game.

The central player didn't seem as skilled in handling the ball since it was his first time playing in four weeks, but he compensated for it by providing his team, Liverpool, with a vigorous performance that allowed them to control the midfield battle. Plus, he scored the third goal with an impressive header that angled downward.

Alexis Mac Allister is just eight years old.

He managed the midfield area very well with a mix of smart moves and fake actions, and also knew when to be tough in the challenge. He applied good pressure on the opposition and this performance was one of his finest while playing for Liverpool.

Similar to Mac Allister, Jones showed a combination of talent and toughness in another remarkable display. He faced off against two midfielders who were worth £100 million each, and he emerged victorious.

He was constantly motivated and determined to move forward, which made Chelsea retreat. Although he didn't quite reach his full potential in delivering the ball and producing results during the first half, he positioned himself well and outmaneuvered Badiashile to score Liverpool's fourth goal.

Exciting! Scored the first goal for Liverpool by breaking through Chelsea's defence and afterwards he was incredible in supporting his team to maintain their lead.

During one evening's match, Nunez displayed an outstanding performance by striking the goalpost four times, which is a record-breaking feat for the Premier League. This includes a failed penalty attempt and a clear header from a short distance that resulted in a miss. Nevertheless, his overall performance was impressive, and he proceeded to assist Diaz in scoring his fourth goal of the game.

Out of the Chelsea squad, the goalkeeper was the only one who performed well during the first half. He was quick to block Nunez's shot and managed to redirect it onto the post. The goalkeeper also made a great save from Jones' shot.

The player seemed very uneasy when placed in the position of full-back and didn't contribute anything to the team's offensive tactics. Chelsea would have benefited greatly from having a proper right back player on the field, but by the time Gusto was substituted in, it was already too late for the team to turn things around.

It would have been better if someone had stepped up to take control and clear the ball when Jota made a strong advance between the experienced defender and Badiashile. Unfortunately, Chelsea's defense was not able to handle the situation and Silva was unable to get them organized.

Jota from Liverpool made Bradley look insignificant for their first goal. It was the kind of moment that would put any defender to shame. Bradley was then surpassed by Badiashile for the third goal, and Diaz moved ahead of him for the fourth.

During Liverpool's game, the opposing team's left-back was a victim of a robbery by Bradley which led to the first goal. The young player then made a move forward for the second goal while the left-back was nowhere to be found. Later on, the left-back was given a yellow card for pretending to have fallen in the box, and was taken out of the game at halftime.

Even though he made an effort to resist, the player who was previously sought by Liverpool was left without any support in the center of the field and experienced difficulties. It was a situation where Liverpool may have felt relieved that their offer of £111 million was outdone by Chelsea.

Fernandez has been part of the Premier League for more than a year now, but he still lags far behind. As a World Cup champion, it's disheartening to see him unable to keep up with the energy of Liverpool or reach the required level. His booked moment for a late challenge on Jones after Jota effortlessly left him behind summed up his overall performance.

The unidentified player got the chance to dash towards Gomez but lost possession quite effortlessly. The coach decided to substitute him during half-time.

When he dashed into the penalty area and hit Van Dijk's leg, he had the chance to make an impact on the game. Unfortunately, he did not receive the penalty he was hoping for and was substituted at halftime.

There were a couple of instances where he could have run into the gap behind Bradley, but he didn't take advantage of it. One notable moment was when he missed the chance to pass the ball to Nkunku, who had the entirety of Liverpool's half in front of him and could have made a play for the goal.

Palmer didn't perform well, even after being moved back into midfield during the second half of the match. This was due to his unsuitability for the false-9 role.

Malo Gusto played for Chelsea in the match and he helped to improve the team's overall balance. He had a strong run and delivered a great cross, which could have resulted in Chelsea scoring a goal to reduce the opponent's lead. However, the opportunity was missed by Mudryk.

Mykhailo Mudryk, aged 4, made a big mistake during the match by shooting the ball too high above the bar and missing Chelsea's best chance to score. He still seems to be lacking the necessary skills even after being with the club for a year.

According to Christopher Nkunku, when the striker entered the field, Chelsea's performance significantly improved. It is crucial for Pochettino to ensure that the striker remains healthy after scoring his first goal for Chelsea.