Liverpool player ratings as Florian Wirtz stands out in nerve

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Liverpool continued their revival with a thrilling 2-1 Premier League victory over nine-man Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening. After Xavi Simons was dismissed in the first half for a foul on Virgil van Dijk, substitute Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike before Richarlison pulled a goal back and Cristian Romero was sent off for a second bookable offence.

The result means Arne Slot's side are now unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions and have moved level with fourth-placed Chelsea in the table.

The ECHO was in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and here we run the rule over the performance of the Liverpool players.

Alisson Becker 7

Clutched one header from Kolo Muani and quick to deny same player and Kudus before break, and some vital claims during closing stages.

Conor Bradley 6

Appeared a little off the pace defensively during the opening quarter before working way into game. Hurt in collision with Spence and subbed at half-time.

Ibrahima Konate 7

Defended on front foot up against Kolo Muani and sensible in possession. Another step in the right direction. Booked.

Virgil van Dijk 8

On receiving end of Simons red-card challenge and untroubled defensively before a series of massive headers as Tottenham pressed in an elongated extra period.

Milos Kerkez 7

Offered himself regularly down the left but deliveries were far too inconsistent until second half, and some good defensive moments.

Ryan Gravenberch 7

Played a bit too timidly when in possession before break but did create chance for Wirtz, and evidently enjoyed himself more in greater space as Tottenham saw players exit.

Curtis Jones 7

Saw plenty of the ball during the opening half-hour and revelled in the extra space with Tottenham down to 10 men, but almost helped gift Tottenham equaliser.

Dominik Szoboszlai 7

Playing on the right, worked hard to fill in gaps but didn’t produce much of note before interval after which he shifted to right-back with usual endeavour.

Alexis Mac Allister 6

Unable to overly influence proceedings from the number 10 role first half with Tottenham dropping deep before unwittingly sparking move for opener.

Florian Wirtz 8

Looked to get Liverpool going with quick passes and shot saved by Vicario before unlocking Tottenham defence with assist for Isak. Good display. Subbed.

Hugo Ekitike 7

Almost in behind on several occasions but lacked sufficient support and service until second half, and fine header above Romero for second. Subbed.

Alexander Isak (for Bradley 46) 7

Joined Ekitike up front and produced excellent finish for opener until being forced off with injury sustained while scoring.

Jeremie Frimpong (for Isak 60) 7

Good impact with pace down right and deflected cross for second. Subbed after being caught in face by Richarlison.

Federico Chiesa (for Frimpong 90)

On for the substitute who replaced a substitute. There's a quiz question there somewhere.

Andy Robertson (for Ekitike 90+9)

Win bonus.

Trey Nyoni (for Wirtz 90+9)

Premier League debut.