Liverpool just walked away with a clean 2-0 victory against Brighton at Anfield, and Alexander Isak was right there, netting the second goal. That’s his sixth Premier League goal in as many games, which is just wild to think about.
Barcola, Wirtz, And Isak Are Just Too Much Right Now
Man, Liverpool’s attack was cooking. The first goal came from a Pascal Gross own-goal, but seriously, Florian Wirtz deserves all the credit for making that happen. His strike caused all sorts of problems and forced the deflection off Gross and into the net. This kid played with such confidence all game, constantly causing Brighton headaches. He even got treatment on the field shortly after that. Then there’s Bradley Barcola. What a showing! He was an absolute handful for Olivier Boscagli all afternoon, setting up Isak’s goal perfectly. The dude did everything but score himself. And Alexander Isak? He was just in the right place at the right time for that second goal, a simple finish to lock it down. His manager, Andoni Iraola, has to be absolutely stoked with those numbers, especially since the report says he’s not even at his best yet! Cody Gakpo was also constantly threatening, playing his preferred left side, and had two efforts saved. He was unlucky not to snag an assist too.
Liverpool’s Backline Locked It Down, Brighton’s Just Couldn’t Handle It
On the other side of the ball, Liverpool’s defense was just *solid*. Alisson will be pumped about that clean sheet, even though he nearly got punished when Yasin Ayari hit the post after a careless pass from the back. Ronald Araujo was a rock, showing great strength setting up the first goal and staying solid defensively. He almost scored too, but his shot got saved. Jeremy Jacquet put in another good performance, composed on the ball and making crucial blocks. Virgil van Dijk looked like his usual self, a total bounce-back after a weaker performance midweek. Even Milos Kerkez, who maybe didn’t have his best game against Diego Gomez, was part of that backline that just kept Brighton out. Brighton’s defense, though? Oof. They conceded in the league for the first time since September 16. Bart Verbruggen made some good saves early on, but that deflection for the first goal and Isak’s strike left him with no chance. Olivier Boscagli had a rough time, losing the ball for Isak’s goal and just struggling to deal with Barcola all game. He even got booked for a foul on Barcola before half-time and got subbed off. Pascal Gross, the guy with the own-goal, should have even gotten an assist earlier when he teed up Ayari. And Ayari himself? He missed a HUGE chance when the game was still 0-0 and then hit the post. That’s gotta sting.
This 2-0 win with a clean sheet is a huge statement. With Isak scoring six goals in six games, and Barcola and Wirtz just tearing up the pitch, Liverpool is looking dangerous. You gotta wonder how far this squad can go, especially when Isak hits his “best.” This team is definitely one to keep an eye on, no doubt about it!
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Originally reported by BBC Sport.
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