Liverpool faced off against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a positive result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Alexander Isak scored the opener for the Merseyside club in the 57th minute. Andoni Iraola’s men defended their slender advantage well and secured a narrow 1-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each [Liverpool](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/liverpool/) player fared during the clash against Bournemouth.
**GK: Alisson Becker – 8/10**
Alisson made a couple of important saves at the back and did well to keep a clean sheet this afternoon.
**RB: Ronald Araujo – 7.5/10**
He performed his defensive duties well and was a strong presence in the air.
**CB: Jeremy Jacquet – 7/10**
Jacquet gave a good account of himself defensively and did enough to secure a clean sheet.
**CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 7.5/10**
He made a lot of crucial clearances inside his half and deserves credit for keeping the opposition attackers quiet.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates after the Premier League 2026/27 match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
**LB: Milos Kerkez – 7/10**
He cleared the danger when he could and made one good run with the ball.
**CM: Dominik Szoboszlai – 6.5/10**
Szoboszlai worked hard defensively but couldn’t keep any of his free-kicks on target.
**CM: Alexis Mac Allister – 7/10**
He anchored the midfield well and was good on the ball.
**RW: Cody Gakpo – 7.5/10**
Gakpo came back to defend when needed and played an important role in the lead-up to Isak’s match-winner.
**CAM: Florian Wirtz – 7/10**
He engineered some inviting chances for others around him, but failed to find the back of the net.
**LW: Bradley Barcola – 6.5/10**
Barcola showed flashes of what he can do, but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.
**ST: Alexander Isak – 7/10**
He was not shy of having a strike at goal and managed to score the winner in the 57th minute.
**Substitutes:**
**CM: Trey Nyoni – 6/10**
He added some energy to Iraola’s midfield.
**RW: Victor Munoz – 6/10**
Munoez made one good run with the ball.
**CM: Ryan Gravenberch – N/A**
**ST: Lewis Koumas – N/A**