Cody Gakpo 7/10
(On for Nunez, 45'): Showed his quality with a goal and assist in the central striker role from the bench; Gomez (on for Bradley, 83'): N/A; Elliott (on for Mac Allister, 83'): N/A. PA
Mark Flekken 6/10
BRENTFORD RATINGS. Decent save to deny Bradley early on. Stranded for Darwin's clever finish. Distribution mostly direct towards Toney. AFP
Nathan Collins 3/10
Had a bit of a stinker. Given a difficult afternoon by the likes of Diaz, Nunez and Salah. Toyed with by the Egyptian for goal number three and his error led to number four. AFP
Kristoffer Ajer 5/10
Turned inside out by Mac Alliser as he grabbed Liverpool's second. PA
Ben Mee 4/10
Immediately struggled with Salah after his introduction on the right of Liverpool's attack. Stood still to leave teammate Collins exposed as visitors scored number three. Getty Images
Mads Roerslev 5/10
Was on the fringes of the game. On the back foot defensively and offered little going forward. Getty Images
Christian Norgaard 5/10
Started well enough but struggled as Bees were forced on to the back foot. Some loose passes and injured Jota with clumsy challenge. AFP
Mathias Jensen 5/10
Unable to make an impression as the visitors dominated the midfield. Reuters
Vitaly Janelt 5/10
Off the pace with Liverpool winning the midfield battle. PA
Sergio Reguilon 5/10
Lively enough but simply had to do more to hinder Jota as he headed into Nunez's path for the opener. AFP
Neal Maupay 6/10
An irritant as per usual. Some decent link-up with strike partner Toney. AP
Ivan Toney 6/10
Fluffed his lines when he had a couple of looks at goal in the first half. Tucked away simple chance to make it 3-1. AFP
Yoane Wissa 6/10
BRENTFORD SUBS. (On for Maupay, 63'): The Bees livened up a little after his introduction. Sharp effort led to Toney's goal. Getty Images
Frank Onyeka 5/10
(On for Roerslev, 63'): Could do little to stem the tide as Liverpool went through the gears; Lewis-Potter (on for Roerslev, 63'): 5; Damsgaard (on for Jensen, 74'): 5; Ghoddos (on for Reguilon, 85'):Show more
Caoimhin Kelleher 7/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS. Impressive all-round display. Commanded his box and kicked well, including direct role in third goal. Made top save from Reguilon in build-up to Toney's goal. Getty Images
Conor Bradley 7/10
Looks like he's been playing in the Premier League for years. Went close after sharp run in first half and only just off target from range in the second. Getty Images
Virgil van Dijk 7/10
Solid game, and inadvertently created first goal with punt up the pitch. Did, however, get caught out in build-up to Toney's goal. Getty Images
Ibrahima Konate 6/10
Afforded Maupay too much space in first half. Did well to put Toney off when in on goal. Reuters
Andrew Robertson 7/10
With Brentford defending narrow he saw plenty of the ball, especially in the first half. Showed class with a couple of nice deliveries to create half chances for Jota and Diaz. AFP
Wataru Endo 7/10
Steady display allowing others to push on. Crucial interception in build-up to second goal. AP
Curtis Jones 5/10
Limped out of the game early. AFP
Alexis Mac Allister 7/10
Looks better with Endo sitting deep behind him. Took his goal with quality finish. PA
Diogo Jota 7/10
Showed determination and awareness to provide headed assist for Darwin's opening goal. Limped off before half-time. PA
Darwin Nunez 7/10
Led the line well and scored the first with a superb finish. AFP
Luis Diaz 8/10
Did everything but score as his livewire display gave the home defence a constant headache. Needs to cut out the diving though. AFP
Ryan Gravenberch 7/10
LIVERPOOL SUBS. (On for Jones, 34'): Played his part from the bench, crucial contribution progressing the ball for second goal. Reuters
Mohamed Salah 8/10
(On for Jota, 44'): Decisive from the bench with a brilliant assist followed by super run and finish. APCody Gakpo 7/10
(On for Nunez, 45'): Showed his quality with a goal and assist in the central striker role from the bench; Gomez (on for Bradley, 83'): N/A; Elliott (on for Mac Allister, 83'): N/A. PAMark Flekken 6/10
BRENTFORD RATINGS. Decent save to deny Bradley early on. Stranded for Darwin's clever finish. Distribution mostly direct towards Toney. AFPNathan Collins 3/10
Had a bit of a stinker. Given a difficult afternoon by the likes of Diaz, Nunez and Salah. Toyed with by the Egyptian for goal number three and his error led to number four. AFPKristoffer Ajer 5/10
Turned inside out by Mac Alliser as he grabbed Liverpool's second. PABen Mee 4/10
Immediately struggled with Salah after his introduction on the right of Liverpool's attack. Stood still to leave teammate Collins exposed as visitors scored number three. Getty ImagesMads Roerslev 5/10
Was on the fringes of the game. On the back foot defensively and offered little going forward. Getty ImagesChristian Norgaard 5/10
Started well enough but struggled as Bees were forced on to the back foot. Some loose passes and injured Jota with clumsy challenge. AFPMathias Jensen 5/10
Unable to make an impression as the visitors dominated the midfield. ReutersVitaly Janelt 5/10
Off the pace with Liverpool winning the midfield battle. PASergio Reguilon 5/10
Lively enough but simply had to do more to hinder Jota as he headed into Nunez's path for the opener. AFPNeal Maupay 6/10
An irritant as per usual. Some decent link-up with strike partner Toney. APIvan Toney 6/10
Fluffed his lines when he had a couple of looks at goal in the first half. Tucked away simple chance to make it 3-1. AFPYoane Wissa 6/10
BRENTFORD SUBS. (On for Maupay, 63'): The Bees livened up a little after his introduction. Sharp effort led to Toney's goal. Getty ImagesFrank Onyeka 5/10
(On for Roerslev, 63'): Could do little to stem the tide as Liverpool went through the gears; Lewis-Potter (on for Roerslev, 63'): 5; Damsgaard (on for Jensen, 74'): 5; Ghoddos (on for Reguilon, 85'):Show moreCaoimhin Kelleher 7/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS. Impressive all-round display. Commanded his box and kicked well, including direct role in third goal. Made top save from Reguilon in build-up to Toney's goal. Getty ImagesConor Bradley 7/10
Looks like he's been playing in the Premier League for years. Went close after sharp run in first half and only just off target from range in the second. Getty ImagesVirgil van Dijk 7/10
Solid game, and inadvertently created first goal with punt up the pitch. Did, however, get caught out in build-up to Toney's goal. Getty ImagesIbrahima Konate 6/10
Afforded Maupay too much space in first half. Did well to put Toney off when in on goal. ReutersAndrew Robertson 7/10
With Brentford defending narrow he saw plenty of the ball, especially in the first half. Showed class with a couple of nice deliveries to create half chances for Jota and Diaz. AFPWataru Endo 7/10
Steady display allowing others to push on. Crucial interception in build-up to second goal. APCurtis Jones 5/10
Limped out of the game early. AFPAlexis Mac Allister 7/10
Looks better with Endo sitting deep behind him. Took his goal with quality finish. PADiogo Jota 7/10
Showed determination and awareness to provide headed assist for Darwin's opening goal. Limped off before half-time. PADarwin Nunez 7/10
Led the line well and scored the first with a superb finish. AFPLuis Diaz 8/10
Did everything but score as his livewire display gave the home defence a constant headache. Needs to cut out the diving though. AFPRyan Gravenberch 7/10
LIVERPOOL SUBS. (On for Jones, 34'): Played his part from the bench, crucial contribution progressing the ball for second goal. ReutersMohamed Salah 8/10
(On for Jota, 44'): Decisive from the bench with a brilliant assist followed by super run and finish. APCody Gakpo 7/10
(On for Nunez, 45'): Showed his quality with a goal and assist in the central striker role from the bench; Gomez (on for Bradley, 83'): N/A; Elliott (on for Mac Allister, 83'): N/A. PABrentford v Liverpool player ratings: Collins 3, Toney 6; Diaz 8, Salah 8
Salah stars from the bench as Reds run riot against the Bees
Andy Lewis
February 17, 2024
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