Girona vs Liverpool: Champions League player ratings as Alisson STARS on return

Liverpool took on Girona in the Champions League on Tuesday evening boasting a perfect record in the competition to this point.

Here are our player ratings from the encounter which was decided by a Mo Salah penalty kick following a VAR review.

Alisson Becker: 9 -

Impeccable. Called into action to make saves from Alejandro Frances, Bryan Gill, Miguel Gutierrez, Yaser Asprilla and Arnaut Danjuma which will have done his confidence no harm during his first match in two months.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold: 6 -

All the danger was coming down his side as Girona manager Michel tested his positioning. Pushed into midfield when Liverpool were on the ball. Free-kick attempt saved by Gazzaniga.

Joe Gomez: 5 -

One of the longest goalless streaks in Liverpool history was almost snapped within minutes of the kickoff. But endured some torrid moments in defence alongside Alexander-Arnold once Girona settled. Torn asunder at one stage by Danjuma. Booked.

Virgil van Dijk: 7 -

Did well to break up play and get the Reds going through midfield with his ball-playing ability.

Andy Robertson: 7 -

Set-piece delivery again on point and should have had an early assist on his record. Could also have scored too had his shot not been blocked. Overlapped well alongside Diaz.

Ryan Gravenberch: 7 -

Wonderful contribution through midfield early on which almost gifted a goal to Nunez. Made one other terrific block.

Curtis Jones: 6 -

Wasted one glorious opportunity on the break by fluffing a through ball. Not close enough to Asprilla for one good Girona chance. Wasn't his most effective match alongside Gravenberch and Szoboszlai.

Dominik Szoboszlai: 6 -

Was spotted jumping up and down in frustration when he realised he was the only one pressing at one stage. Struggled to influence the game on the ball, but set up one late chance for Salah with a degree of skill.

Luis Diaz: 7 -

Made occasional inroads with his pace down the left but had little room to work in given how deep Girona sat. Booked after totting up too many fouls. Won the crucial penalty after being fouled by Van de Beek. Went up top before being replaced.

Mohamed Salah: 7 -

Another game, another crucial goal. Stuck his penalty away with aplomb having missed last time out against Real Madrid. Stepped up his involvement after half-time with a good dribble and cross at the start of the second half.

Darwin Nunez: 6 -

Denied early on by Paulo Gazzaniga, messed up a header inside the area from a Szoboszlai cross. Should have scored again shortly after. Replaced.

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Subs:

Cody Gakpo: 6 -

His entry in place of Nunez allowed Diaz to go up top.

Harvey Elliott: 6 -

Getting his minutes in after injury.

Wataru Endo: 6 -

Shored things up, replacing Diaz late on.