Jeremy Jacquet delivered a composed performance for Liverpool, making a naive early foul on Evanilson but responding with strong tackles and good possession play. His display earned an 8/10 rating as he prepares to join France duty. Alisson was pivotal, making a crucial reaction save to deny Evanilson and commanding his area throughout for a clean sheet, rated 7.

Virgil van Dijk remained solid at centre-back, ensuring Liverpool weren’t punished for a slow start, also rated 7. Cody Gakpo provided the assist for Alexander Isak’s goal with a dangerous right-flank charge, earning 7. Isak, despite a quiet start, capitalised on the chance to score his goal, already surpassing his Premier League tally from last season, rated 7.

On the Bournemouth side, Djordje Petrovic made a good foot save but couldn’t stop Isak’s effort, rated 6. Antonio Silva and James Hill both impressed in defence, each rated 6. Ryan Christie started in place of Justin Kluivert and had good positions without converting, rated 6.

Subs Cook, Brooks, Jebbison, and Gannon-Doak all entered late and were rated 5. Milos Kerkez struggled early under high balls but battled through, rated 6. Alexis Mac Allister found space to open the game after a slow start, rated 6.

Dominik Szoboszlai played with purpose, hitting a wide free-kick and being booked, rated 6. Florian Wirtz struggled again but contributed to the build-up, rated 5. Bradley Barcola threatened early but was ultimately beaten by Gakpo’s play, rated 6.