HIGHLIGHT: Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Brighton as Cody Gakpo and one more excellent

Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Brighton as Cody Gakpo and one more excellent

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Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Brighton as Cody Gakpo fired his side into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with two excellent goals on the south

Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring for Liverpool against 

THE AMEX STADIUM, BRIGHTON  Liverpool booked its place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with Cody Gakpo netting a second-half brace for Arne Slot's side. The Dutchman's first, in particular, was a special strike.

Both teams had made wholesale changes with the weekend's clash in the Premier League in mind. But it was, predictably, Liverpool who was able to cope the best with that being the case. Bringing in the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai, Slot picked a strong enough starting team to get the job done even before Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez came on.

With so many fixtures coming up in the league and in Europe, the Carabao Cup was the lowest on the priority list for Liverpool. Winning, though, is a good habit to get into. So far, Slot has done exactly that since arriving on Merseyside.

Winners

Tyler Morton would have been pleased just to get the action on the pitch, really, but he showed his ability in possession on a few occasions. Arne Slot wanted him to demand the ball and dictate things and that is what he did. Cody Gakpo's goal was excellent, too; a rare bit of quality in the final third.

Losers

Wataru Endo was not a bad performer here by any stretch, but his limitations were clear in the middle of the pitch. Ryan Gravenberch is a completely different (and much more suited option) meaning the Japanese's minutes might have to continue to come in the domestic cups. Andy Robertson wasn't particularly bad here but him being in the team suggests Kostas Tsimikas might get the Premier League match when the sides meet again in three days.

Player ratings

Viteszlav Jaros (8). Made a big save from Tariq Lamptey when he was through on goal in the first half and a got a superb fingertip to a Simon Adingra header in the second not long after Liverpool had gone in front. Very composed and confident with his feet on what was undoubtedly a big occasion for him.

Conor Bradley (6). Got into a few good positions without finding the final ball. Solid enough defensively against a potentially tricky customer in Adingra.

Joe Gomez (7). Good on the ball at the back, and his pace helped Liverpool snuff out some danger a couple of times. He is a very accomplished defender who deserves more minutes than he has been getting lately.

Jarell Quansah (6). Solid alongside Gomez aside from when he gave possession away for the Adingra goal. He didn't have a huge amount to do against Evan Ferguson, who has been off the boil for a while for Brighton having initially burst onto the scene as a teenager. Could perhaps have done better with the deflected Brighton second.

Andy Robertson (6). Like when he dropped off too early against Bukayo Saka last weekend, he did the same thing with Lamptey here which led to Jaros needing to make a strong save. He offered little in an attacking sense but was an experienced head in a changed team.

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Tyler Morton (7). Relative to his lack of action in the Liverpool midfield this season, this was an impressive showing from Morton. He sprayed some passes around nicely and showed why there was plenty of interest in him during the summer. He is not the finished product but there is definitely something there to be molded. It was his ball that created the chance for Gakpo to net the opener.

Wataru Endo (6). Functional, as ever. Limited in possession but ultimately a solid option at the base of the Liverpool midfield. Unafraid to put his foot in but was unable to muster much in terms of creativity or quality on the ball. Booked for aa very late attempt at a tackle that missed the ball by a mile.

Luis Diaz (7). Playing an unfamiliar role down the right flank, the Colombian showed some brilliant dribbling skills at times. He defended diligently and created one or two chances. Near the end of the game, he sealed the result with a low shot that found its way past Luke Steele.

Curtis Jones (6). Didn't get hugely involved, a little like against Arsenal. Playing as a false nine, essentially, alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, his impact was lessened. Needs must with Darwin Nunez needing a rest and he won't mind getting the minutes under his belt having featured less than he would have liked so far this season.

Dominik Szoboszlai (6). Like Jones, he had to get used a different role than the one he normally plays. It didn't quite work out for the Hungarian in terms of looking natural, but that is only normal. He did play this kind of position during pre-season, but only briefly and only because there was no other option. It showed here. Should have scored when played in by Gakpo on the counter.

Cody Gakpo (8). He had been quiet until he smashed home the opening goal of the game just after half-time. Most people inside the Amex Stadium hadn't taken their seats for the second half when he curled a shot into the top corner. His second goal was not so spectacular, but it was clinical. The match-winner and the difference-maker.

Substitutes

Alexis Mac Allister (6). Applauded when he was warming up and then when he entered the field, the Argentine just kept things ticking over. He didn't need to do more than that.

Trey Nyoni (6). Playing ahead of Jones and Mac Allister, the 17-year-old had a bit of a free role. He didn't touch the ball that much, but he was tidy enough with the work he did do. A confident kid.

Darwin Nunez (6). Got through a lot of running but had little in the way of attacking chances. More a natural number nine in a natural system, though.

Mohamed Salah (6). He would have wanted to come on and get a goal but that wasn't to be.. Like Nunez, his infLiverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Brighton as Cody Gakpo and one more excellent

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Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Brighton as Cody Gakpo fired his side into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with two excellent goals on the south

Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring for Liverpool against 

THE AMEX STADIUM, BRIGHTON  Liverpool booked its place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with Cody Gakpo netting a second-half brace for Arne Slot's side. The Dutchman's first, in particular, was a special strike.

Both teams had made wholesale changes with the weekend's clash in the Premier League in mind. But it was, predictably, Liverpool who was able to cope the best with that being the case. Bringing in the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai, Slot picked a strong enough starting team to get the job done even before Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez came on.

With so many fixtures coming up in the league and in Europe, the Carabao Cup was the lowest on the priority list for Liverpool. Winning, though, is a good habit to get into. So far, Slot has done exactly that since arriving on Merseyside.

Winners

Tyler Morton would have been pleased just to get the action on the pitch, really, but he showed his ability in possession on a few occasions. Arne Slot wanted him to demand the ball and dictate things and that is what he did. Cody Gakpo's goal was excellent, too; a rare bit of quality in the final third.

Losers

Wataru Endo was not a bad performer here by any stretch, but his limitations were clear in the middle of the pitch. Ryan Gravenberch is a completely different (and much more suited option) meaning the Japanese's minutes might have to continue to come in the domestic cups. Andy Robertson wasn't particularly bad here but him being in the team suggests Kostas Tsimikas might get the Premier League match when the sides meet again in three days.

Player ratings

Viteszlav Jaros (8). Made a big save from Tariq Lamptey when he was through on goal in the first half and a got a superb fingertip to a Simon Adingra header in the second not long after Liverpool had gone in front. Very composed and confident with his feet on what was undoubtedly a big occasion for him.

Conor Bradley (6). Got into a few good positions without finding the final ball. Solid enough defensively against a potentially tricky customer in Adingra.

Joe Gomez (7). Good on the ball at the back, and his pace helped Liverpool snuff out some danger a couple of times. He is a very accomplished defender who deserves more minutes than he has been getting lately.

Jarell Quansah (6). Solid alongside Gomez aside from when he gave possession away for the Adingra goal. He didn't have a huge amount to do against Evan Ferguson, who has been off the boil for a while for Brighton having initially burst onto the scene as a teenager. Could perhaps have done better with the deflected Brighton second.

Andy Robertson (6). Like when he dropped off too early against Bukayo Saka last weekend, he did the same thing with Lamptey here which led to Jaros needing to make a strong save. He offered little in an attacking sense but was an experienced head in a changed team.

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Tyler Morton (7). Relative to his lack of action in the Liverpool midfield this season, this was an impressive showing from Morton. He sprayed some passes around nicely and showed why there was plenty of interest in him during the summer. He is not the finished product but there is definitely something there to be molded. It was his ball that created the chance for Gakpo to net the opener.

Wataru Endo (6). Functional, as ever. Limited in possession but ultimately a solid option at the base of the Liverpool midfield. Unafraid to put his foot in but was unable to muster much in terms of creativity or quality on the ball. Booked for aa very late attempt at a tackle that missed the ball by a mile.

Luis Diaz (7). Playing an unfamiliar role down the right flank, the Colombian showed some brilliant dribbling skills at times. He defended diligently and created one or two chances. Near the end of the game, he sealed the result with a low shot that found its way past Luke Steele.

Curtis Jones (6). Didn't get hugely involved, a little like against Arsenal. Playing as a false nine, essentially, alongside Dominik Szoboszlai, his impact was lessened. Needs must with Darwin Nunez needing a rest and he won't mind getting the minutes under his belt having featured less than he would have liked so far this season.

Dominik Szoboszlai (6). Like Jones, he had to get used a different role than the one he normally plays. It didn't quite work out for the Hungarian in terms of looking natural, but that is only normal. He did play this kind of position during pre-season, but only briefly and only because there was no other option. It showed here. Should have scored when played in by Gakpo on the counter.

Cody Gakpo (8). He had been quiet until he smashed home the opening goal of the game just after half-time. Most people inside the Amex Stadium hadn't taken their seats for the second half when he curled a shot into the top corner. His second goal was not so spectacular, but it was clinical. The match-winner and the difference-maker.

Substitutes

Alexis Mac Allister (6). Applauded when he was warming up and then when he entered the field, the Argentine just kept things ticking over. He didn't need to do more than that.

Trey Nyoni (6). Playing ahead of Jones and Mac Allister, the 17-year-old had a bit of a free role. He didn't touch the ball that much, but he was tidy enough with the work he did do. A confident kid.

Darwin Nunez (6). Got through a lot of running but had little in the way of attacking chances. More a natural number nine in a natural system, though.

Mohamed Salah (6). He would have wanted to come on and get a goal but that wasn't to be.. Like Nunez, his influence was limited during his short outing at the Amex.luence was limited during his short outing at the Amex.