Liverpool 4-0 Southampton: Reds player ratings as Diogo Jota double secures dominant win | Premier League 2021-22

A Rampant Liverpool team overcame Southampton 4-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. A brace from Diogo Jota followed by goals from Thiago Alcantara and Virgil van Dijk secured a big win for The Reds.

Jurgen Klopp's side saved their heavy metal hits before the break. They raced to a 3-0 lead before half-time to essentially put the game to bed. Van Dijk further increased Liverpool's lead in the second half. But wasteful finishing and a shift down in gears kept the hosts from extending their lead on the night.

Nevertheless, with the win, Liverpool are now within a point of league leaders Chelsea, who play Manchester United on Sunday. Meanwhile, Southampton were second-best right from the opening whistle. They produced a limp display that manager Ralph Hasenhuttl wouldn't be too happy about.

On that note, here are the player ratings for Liverpool:

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Alisson - 7/10

He was a mere spectator for much of the game. tThe Brazilian saw little action at his end.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold - 8/10

Sky's the limit for Liverpool's prolific full-back. Alexander-Arnold continued his fine run of form by bagging another assist, a wonderful corner-kick that found Van Dijk inside the box.

In the process, he became the third-youngest player to rack up 40 assists in the Premier League.

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Ibrahima Konate - 7/10

The 22-year-old produced a key block to deny Stuart Armstrong early in the second half. Konate is becoming a huge figure in Liverpool's defence.

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Virgil van Dijk - 8.5/10

The big Dutchman had another fine game. Van Dijk was impeccable in defence as always, and also got on the scoresheet in the second half.

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Andrew Robertson - 8/10

It was another lively attacking performance from the Scotsman. Robertson made four key passes, and assisted Jota for Liverpool's opener.

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Jordan Henderson - 8/10

It was an impressive return to the team for the Liverpool captain. Henderson combined brilliantly with Salah for Jota's second goal. He also created a few chances with his exquisite crossing ability and passes.

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Fabinho - 8/10

A composed figure in midfield, Fabinho was never late in his challenges, and kept everything tidy at the back. He made three clearances and tackles apiece, and blocked two shots.

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Thiago Alcantara - 8/10

He struck in the Champions League win over Porto in midweek. Alcantara has now bagged another goal, albeit with a deflection, to cap off a marvellous week.

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Mohamed Salah - 8/10

There were no goals for the Egyptian ace on the night. But Salah was a thorn in Southampton's face with his speed and link-up play. He also bagged an assist for Jota's second goal.

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Diogo Jota - 8.5/10

He gave Liverpool a healthy 2-0 advantage early on in the game with a clinical brace. However, his attempts to find the hat-trick goal were unsuccessful.

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Sadio Mane - 6.5/10

He lacked the end-product, overhitting some of his passes. Mane was denied from close-range in the dying minutes of normal time.

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Ratings of Liverpool substitutes against Southampton

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 7/10

He saw a long-range effort saved by Alex McCarthy.

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James Milner - 7/10

Milner always looked to push Liverpool forward with his accurate long balls on the night.

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Takumi Minamino - N/A

There wasn't enough time for the Japanese to make any significant impact.