100% duels, 91% passing, 5 tackles: Liverpool star sends big message to Arne Slot, can't drop him again – opinion

Liverpool returned to the highest of the Premier League desk following a 2-1 comeback victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield yesterday.

The Merseyside giants had a disappointing opening half towards the Seagulls. They conceded an early purpose from a surprise strike from Ferdi Kadioglu. Brighton might have scored 2 extra targets with the clear-cut probabilities created earlier than the half-time break.

Within the 2nd half, Liverpool equalised by way of Cody Gakpo. The Dutchman’s tried cross discovered its method into the again of the online. Simply second later, Mohamed Salah bagged the match winner with a trademark roller from the sting of the Brighton field.

The Reds improved defensively as the sport went on and Kostas Tsimikas was distinctive ranging from the left-back place.

The Greek star gained 100% of his duels (9/9) with 91% of his passes accomplished. He additionally made 5 profitable tackles.

Can’t be dropped

Andy Robertson had a poor outing towards Arsenal within the Premier League final weekend and his efficiency was not higher both towards Brighton within the Carabao Cup 4th spherical win.

It was unsurprising that supervisor Arne Slot picked Tsimikas at left-back towards Brighton. He had a nervy begin to the sport, however picked up his efficiency through the 2nd half.

The previous Olympiacos man additionally created 2 massive probabilities other than his defensive contributions. His show ought to maintain him within the beginning XI towards Bayer Leverkusen within the Champions League.

The Anfield giants have made the proper begin in Europe with 3 wins out of three within the league section. They need to fancy their prospects of beating Leverkusen, who’ve drawn 4 of the final 5 Bundesliga video games.

Tsimikas has the chance to step up with one other stand-out efficiency to cement his spot because the 1st-choice left-back forward of Robertson, who’s now not within the prime of his profession.

Liverpool have a tough sport at house towards Aston Villa within the Premier League subsequent weekend, however Slot ought to nonetheless decide a robust beginning XI towards Leverkusen with 1 or 2 minor adjustments.