In their 3-1 victory over Southampton on March 8, 2025, Liverpool demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess, especially in the second half. Below are the player ratings for both teams:

Liverpool:

• Alisson Becker (6/10): Made a crucial error leading to Southampton’s goal but redeemed himself with key saves later in the match.
• Trent Alexander-Arnold (7/10): Provided width and attacking support, delivering several dangerous crosses.
• Virgil van Dijk (5/10): His miscommunication with Alisson led to an early concession; however, he improved defensively as the game progressed.
• Ibrahima Konaté (7/10): Solid in defense, dealing effectively with Southampton’s forwards.
• Andrew Robertson (7/10): His overlapping runs added dynamism to Liverpool’s left flank.
• Fabinho (6/10): Anchored the midfield but was occasionally bypassed by Southampton’s counter-attacks.
• Harvey Elliott (8/10): His introduction at halftime injected energy into Liverpool’s midfield, contributing to the turnaround.
• Mohamed Salah (9/10): Clinical in converting two penalties and consistently posed a threat to Southampton’s defense.
• Luis Díaz (7/10): His pace and directness troubled Southampton, leading to the first penalty.
• Darwin Núñez (8/10): Scored the equalizer and earned a penalty; his physicality and movement were instrumental in Liverpool’s attack.
• Cody Gakpo (6/10): Had moments of link-up play but was less influential in the attacking third.

Southampton:

• Aaron Ramsdale (6/10): Made several saves but was undone by the penalties.
• Yukinari Sugawara (5/10): His handball led to the second penalty; struggled against Liverpool’s wingers.
• Jan Bednarek (6/10): Solid defensively but lacked support as the game wore on.
• Mateusz Wieteska (5/10): Had difficulty dealing with Liverpool’s attacking intensity, especially after halftime.
• Kyle Walker-Peters (6/10): Provided width on the right but was involved in the controversial incident with Núñez.
• Will Smallbone (7/10): Took advantage of Liverpool’s defensive lapse to score; worked hard in midfield.
• Mateus Fernandes (6/10): Showed glimpses of creativity but was overrun in the second half.
• James Ward-Prowse (6/10): His set-piece deliveries were dangerous, but he couldn’t stem Liverpool’s momentum.
• Mohamed Elyounoussi (5/10): Struggled to impact the game, often isolated from the midfield.
• Sekou Mara (5/10): Lacked service and was unable to trouble Liverpool’s defense.
• Che Adams (6/10): Provided a physical presence upfront but was often isolated.

These ratings reflect the players’ performances during the match, highlighting key contributions and areas where both teams excelled or struggled.