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Liverpool Echo
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Ian Doyle

Liverpool player ratings as Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota good vs Bologna

Caoimhin Kelleher 6

Watched an early shot fly wide and grabbed a dangerous low cross after the break. Quiet time otherwise.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 7

Left an early backpass a bit short but soon worked his way into game and delivered some impressive crosses.

Virgil van Dijk 6

Pinged one raking pass early doors and range of distribution was a highlight given he was rarely tested defensively. His booming voice was a welcome noise.

Joel Matip 6

Reunited with Van Dijk, similarly had few moments of defensive concern.

Andy Robertson 6

First start of pre-season, raided occasionally down the left while playing himself back towards full sharpness.

James Milner 6

A little sloppy in the opening moments but ended up playing much higher upfield than may have expected given he was ostensibly the defensive midfielder.

Naby Keita 6

Quieter outing than in recent friendlies, but pressing was on point and did the basics well.

Harvey Elliott 6

Sent left-footed volley wide and later shot at keeper, but a few too many of his attempted forward passes failed to find the mark.

Mohamed Salah 8

Effortless quality and appeared to be enjoying himself at times, pulling off some tricks and flicks and dragging one shot wide before hitting the bar.

Diogo Jota 8

Showed great anticipation and composure when scoring the opener and always a threat centrally, having both a shot and header saved.

Sadio Mane 7

Sent header over early on before finishing his goal with aplomb, and appears to have an extra spring in his step. Impressive,

Rhys Williams (for Van Dijk 43) 6

More minutes for the young centre-back.

Ben Woodburn (for Elliott 50)

Decked twice during a brief cameo in which the Welshman was clearly keen to impress.

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