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Ian Doyle

Liverpool player ratings as Darwin Nunez incredible and Fabio Carvalho a threat against Leipzig

Adrian

Fielded one long-range shot and watched a cross float wide before good stop from Nkunku.

Trent Alexander-Arnold

One good piece of covering before interval and forward passing close to releasing team-mates on several occasions. Set up the third.

Ibrahima Konate

Chances to show his pace as Leipzig looked to counter first half. Escaped with a mistake after misjudging a low cross.

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Virgil van Dijk

Forced into some actual defending in the opening quarter and will have relished the chance to test himself. One great diagonal sent Salah away.

Andy Robertson

Got in behind shortly before the break and later tracked back brilliantly to thwart Leipzig counter. One shot dragged wide.

Fabinho

Always takes a while to get going after the summer break and still working through the gears.

Thiago Alcantara

Passing a little rusty early on but the purpose of pre-season is to build up that rhythm. One shot nearly reached Austria.

Naby Keita

Once more lively against his former club, comfortable both in and out of possession.

Mohamed Salah

So sharp from the first whistle, took his goal superbly and denied another by Gulacsi.

Roberto Firmino

Pressed well and used ball intelligently, not least when laying on the opener for Salah. Looks good.

Luis Diaz

Quiet display from the winger first half before his burst into the box shortly after the break forced the penalty.

Kostas Tsimikas (for Robertson 46)

Steady enough on the left side of defence. Fine rugby tackle late on.

Joel Matip (for Konate 46)

More minutes for the adventurous Cameroonian.

Jordan Henderson (for Keita 46)

Instantly involved and played a part in winning the penalty. Appears full of energy.

Darwin Nunez (for Firmino 46)

Off and running with a penalty – just about – before a confident finish for Liverpool’s third, a simple strike for his hat-trick and then capping it all with a late strike for a fourth.

Harvey Davies (for Adrian 60)

A further run-out for the youngster, gaining great experience.

James Milner (for Alexander-Arnold 60)

The Benjamin Button of the Reds squad was soon bombing it down the right flank from full-back.

Joe Gomez (for Van Dijk 60)

Back in action after missing out against Palace through a precaution.

Stefan Bajcetic (for Fabinho 60)

Another chance for the youngster who has impressed the first-team coaching staff this pre-season, and played a vital part in initiating the fourth goal.

Curtis Jones (for Thiago 60)

Involved at both ends again playing on the left of the midfield three.

Harvey Elliott (for Salah 60)

Close with a header minutes after his arrival and then laid on a goal for Nunez.

Fabio Carvalho (for Diaz 60)

Instantly a threat playing on the left flank with his pace and direct style, which led to him assisting the fifth.

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