Liverpool player ratings vs Inter: Dominik Szoboszlai steps up AGAIN! Mohamed Salah's replacement secures vital Champions League win as Reds overcome another Alexander Isak no-show

Alisson Becker (7/10):

The reactions save from Martinez's near-post header was top-drawer, and crucial too, but, truth be told, the Brazilian didn't have that much to do during a rather boring game.

Joe Gomez (6/10):

Got the nod ahead of Bradley to start at right-back, perhaps with the idea of nullifying the threat posed by Dimarco, and the versatile defender produced a solid showing. Also got himself into some decent attacking positions, but his final ball let him down. Let's face it, he's no Trent!

Ibrahima Konate (6/10):

Unlucky to see his goal ruled out, as it would have represented a very timely confidence boost for the struggling Frenchman, but he should take great encouragement out of his overall performance here. Konate was by no means brilliant and he misplaced a few passes, but he played his part in a morale-boosting clean sheet for Liverpool's much-maligned defence.

Virgil van Dijk (7/10):

This was more like the Van Dijk of last season, with the Dutchman absolutely cruising through the game, winning most of his duels and spraying the ball about the pitch with aplomb. 

Andy Robertson (7/10):

Brought back into the side in place of Kerkez and justified his recall by defending diligently and also creating a couple of chances with some inviting crosses. 

Ryan Gravenberch (7/10):

Not quite back to his brilliant best but this was much more like it from the Dutchman, who was very composed in possession and also did a fine job protecting his defence with a string of timely interceptions. 

Alexis Mac Allister (6/10):

By no means the Mac Allister of the past two seasons but arguably a very small step in the right direction. The Argentine offered nothing going forward but he did, at least, draw a fair few fouls, while he also worked tirelessly for his team.

Curtis Jones (7/10):

One of Liverpool's better players. Was very brave on the ball, always willing to pick up possession in congested areas, and also showed some of the passion that Liverpool have lacked in recent weeks and months.

Dominik Szoboszlai (8/10):

The coolly converted penalty capped another dynamic display from the Hungarian, who was still winning the ball back at both ends of the field well into the last 10 minutes of the game.

Alexander Isak (3/10):

Have we finally reached the point where the Swede's lack of a proper pre-season can no longer be used as an excuse for dreadful performances such as this? Isak contributed absolutely nothing to the game before being withdrawn after 68 minutes. 

Hugo Ekitike (7/10):

In complete contrast to Isak, the Frenchman always looked capable of making something happen. He's fast, sharp and capable of beating players. He has to start up front against Brighton at the weekend.

Conor Bradley (7/10):

A bit strange that he didn't start given he's suspended for the weekend's Premier League clash with Brighton - but he was brought on midway through the second half and immediately set up a chance for Ekitike before going close to scoring himself. 

Florian Wirtz (6/10):

Another surprise omission from the starting line-up, the German was part of a double substitution with Bradley and won the penalty that decided the game.

Arne Slot (8/10):

Things couldn't have gone much better for Slot in the circumstances. It wasn't a convincing performance by any stretch of the imagination, but Liverpool kept a clean sheet and claimed a late win with a goal from the player that Slot prefers to Salah on the right-hand side. As victories go, it's probably one of the most important of the Dutchman's career.