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Liverpool vs West Ham Player Ratings: Ekitike Shines as Youngsters Impress

![Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike celebrating his Man of the Match performance against West Ham at Anfield.](https://lfcglobe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/hugo-ekitike-liverpool-vs-west-ham-player-ratings-feb-2026.jpg)

Liverpool did not play a perfect game, but they will be well-pleased with a 5-2 victory over West Ham. 

* **Alisson (7/10):** Some good saves, but also had a bad giveaway in the first half

* **Szobozlai (6(/10):** A drop in performance and picked up a late yellow card

* **Konate (7/10):** Covered for others' mistakes

* **Van Dijk (8/10):** Solid in the back and planted a header in the back of the net 

* **Gakpo (6/10):** Good game, but missed a sitter at the start of the second half, but scored later on.

* **Kerkez (5/10):** A few good momentsin sthe first half, but disappeared in the second

* **Gomez (710):** I liked his game. Not only did he defend, but he also pushed forward, and he was involved in the attack

* **Salah (7/10):** Showed some flashes of his old self on the  wing and delivered a strong corner to set up the third goal

* **Mac Allister (6/10):** Liverpool’s midfield struggled at times, allowing West Ham to get in behind them. Made up for it with a goal

* **Gravenberch (6/10):**  It’s not like he played terribly and had a few shots coming forward, but he, along with the other midfielders, struggled today, giving West Ham too much joy

* **Ekitike (8/10):** Opened the scoring and also popped up in good spots 

* **Frimpong** (**8/10):** Drew a foul in a dangerous area shortly after coming on and forced an own goal to put the game to bed. Set up a great scoring chance for **Nyoni**

* **Ngumoha (7/10):** Late sub but still created moments of magic

* **Nyoni (5/10):** Missed a great chance for his first goal

**Arne Slot (7/10):** He has to be concerned with some of the play today, but good subs and the Reds were more aggressive as a whole

How would you rate the performance? Are the midfield struggles a cause for concern after being so strong all season

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