da gbg bet: The summer signing capped an impressive performance with the opening goal of the game as Jurgen Klopp's side got back to winning ways
da stake casino: Liverpool made it two wins from two in the Europa League group stages as they ran out 2-0 winners over Union Saint-Gilloise at Anfield on Thursday. Ryan Gravenberch's first goal for the club got things going, with the Dutch midfielder capping an encouraging performance with a tap-in after a handling error from goalkeeper Anthony Moris.
Jurgen Klopp made nine changes to his side from Saturday's controversial defeat at Tottenham, but that did not stop them dominating possession from the off. Mohamed Salah was denied by Moris early on, while Darwnin Nunez missed what should have been a tap-in after being played in by the Egyptian forward.
Gravenberch eventually broke the deadlock after Moris spilled Trent Alexander-Arnold's low effort at his feet shortly before half-time. Klopp made three substitutions at the break, which led to the hosts losing some rhythm in the second period, though Diogo Jota and Gravenberch both saw efforts tipped over by Moris while Luis Diaz hit the post, albeit he looked offside in the build-up (though you never can be sure these days!).
Belgian side Union pushed for an equaliser in the final 20 minutes, but they barely tested Alisson Becker before Jota sealed the victory with a stoppage-time strike.
GOAL rates Liverpool's players from Anfield…
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Alisson Becker (6/10):
Quick thinking sparked the counter-attack that ended in Gravenberch's goal. One flap at a corner aside, solid in everything he did.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (6/10):
Had to shake off some early rust upon his return from injury but began to find his passing range and played a key role in the opening goal with his driving run and shot. Replaced after an hour.
Ibrahima Konate (7/10):
Got back to make some good last-ditch challenges and blocks. Led the backline well in Van Dijk's absence.
Jarell Quansah (8/10):
Remarkably composed for a player of his inexperience. A couple of off-target passes aside, another impressive outing for the youngster.
Kostas Tsimikas (6/10):
As always, better going forward than when required to defend. More than capable cover for Robertson.
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Ryan Gravenberch (8/10):
Deserved his goal after a bright first half. Silky smooth in possession and always looking to break the lines, the Dutchman will be worth a Premier League start sooner rather than later. Faded a bit after the break, but still came close to netting a second when forcing Moris into a decent save.
Wataru Endo (6/10):
Kept the Reds ticking over and dealt well with the visitors' press. Half-time substitution suggests he will come in for the suspended Jones against Brighton.
Harvey Elliott (7/10):
An energetic midfield display from the 20-year-old. Constantly made himself available for team-mates and looked to carry the team forward.
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Mohamed Salah (6/10):
Will feel he should have opened the scoring inside five minutes when he was denied by Moris. Threatening when on the ball, but saw too little of it before going off at the break.
Darwin Nunez (4/10):
Another gilt-edged chance missed by the Uruguayan forward, who also had a goal disallowed for offside and an effort parried by Moris. One of three players replaced at half-time.
Diogo Jota (5/10):
Struggled to get involved in the first half. Moved centrally after the break but continued to have little influence until netting in stoppage-time with a slotted finish.
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Curtis Jones (6/10):
Had some nice moments of incision after coming on at half-time.
Alexis Mac Allister (6/10):
Joined his brother on the pitch for the second half and kept Liverpool ticking over in midfield.
Luis Diaz (5/10):
Struggled to get into the game despite looking to run in behind. Hit the post late on.
Joe Gomez (6/10):
On for Alexander-Arnold and looked assured once up to speed.
Dominik Szoboszlai (6/10):
Had little impact after coming on for Gravenberch with just over 10 minutes to play.
Jurgen Klopp (7/10):
Got the result he wanted while still being able to rest the majority of his starters for at least 45 minutes. Just needs wins in this competition and can worry about performances in the knockouts.