Liverpool continued their winning start to the Champions League group stage with a 1-0 away victory over RB Leipzig.
A close encounter started with Leipzig on the front foot until Darwin Nunez arrived on 27 minutes to put Liverpool ahead, touching home from close-range.
The second-half saw Liverpool control proceedings despite a few anxious moments, which saw Caoimhin Kelleher forced into action before the Reds edged out a club-record sixth win from their opening six away games.
It takes Arne Slot’s men up to second in the table on maximum points, having secured a 11th win from their 12 games in all competitions.
Here are the Liverpool player ratings from tonight’s match.
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Liverpool Ratings:
Proved a calm presence during Leipzig's early pressure and was assured on the ball.
The Irish stopper became vital in the second-half with saves from Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons key to the Reds edging victory.
Started the game slowly but was strong defensively and won the ball back plenty before driving forwards.
He tried to make things happen through his passing at times down the right and caused a few problems when drifting into midfield.
Ibrahima Konate - 8
The Frenchman impressed once more at the back, largely keeping the opposition limited to very few chances.
He was dominant in the air and strong across the ground, with his timely interceptions proving key to a seventh clean sheet from 12 games.
Virgil van Dijk - 9
Similar to his centre-back partner, Virgil van Dijk managed to keep Leipzig's three-pronged attack at bay with a flawless display.
The Liverpool captain won 100% of his duels and could have easily capped his performance with a header that was superbly tipped over by Peter Gulacsi.
Kostas Tsimikas - 7
Impressed going forwards when he could, providing a delicious cross for the Reds' opener and some dangerous deliveries from set-pieces.
He had a few defensive lapses which allowed Leipzig to get in behind, but gradually improved as the game went on.
Ryan Gravenberch - 8
A mature display from the 22-year-old saw him nullify the threat of his opposite number in Simons, who looked to drift inside from the left.
The Dutchman was integral again to Liverpool's control in possession while being defensively switched on - proving so with an important block in the second half to deny the hosts an opportunity on goal.
Back in the team after the weekend, Mac Allister brought a high-level of control to the game and helped Liverpool play forward.
He was key to keeping the play ticking throughout and put in a solid shift defensively.
Mohamed Salah - 6
A quieter evening for Liverpool's main man saw him limited to few opportunities to make things happen.
He was decisive when he did get on the ball however, creating the opener through his lovely header to the far post.
Szboazlai was integral again to how Liverpool operated off the ball, working his socks off all game.
Tried to link the play in the last third but failed to create anything clear-cut.
Cody Gakpo - 7
The wide man had his moments and looked to cause problems when driving with the ball, especially in the second-half.
He went close to scoring on two occasions, having been denied from close-range by Gulacsi before firing a powerful hit just over the bar, following another burst inside.
Darwin Nunez - 8
A first start in four games saw Nunez show his capabilities as Liverpool's main marksman, proving a constant threat to the opposition all evening through his all-round play.
The Uruguayan was alive and alert to take his goal well, arriving first to turn home Salah's headed cross on the line.
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Substitutes:
Luis Diaz - 6
Tried his best to impact the game but could not get into dangerous positions before his late effort was saved.
Andy Robertson - 7
Provided energy and drive down the left-side, helping to see out the game late on.
Joe Gomez - 7
Made some key clearances and blocks during Leipzig's late spell of pressure.
Curtis Jones - 6
Deployed further forward in the number 10 role, Jones had little opportunity to create but did enough to help control possesion in the closing stages.
