Mohamed Salah’s exceptional performance played a key role in securing another win for Liverpool in European competition.

Man of the Match

With 1 goal, 1 assist, and several outstanding plays, it’s no surprise that the Organizing Committee named Mohamed Salah the “Best Player of the Match.”

The Egyptian forward delivered an impressive performance during the full 90 minutes at Anfield. Although Salah’s passing accuracy early on wasn’t at its best—completing only 14 out of 21 passes (67%)—he rose to the occasion when it mattered most.

In the 10th minute, Salah provided a key assist to Alexis Mac Allister, setting up the opening goal and allowing the home side to take control of the match. After halftime, Salah demonstrated his signature move, cutting down the right wing and delivering a superb finish into the top corner, further showcasing Liverpool’s dominance over Bologna.

Who struggled the most?

According to Sofascore, Liverpool’s full-backs had a challenging game, with Andy Robertson receiving a particularly low rating of 6.6. He failed to win any one-on-one duels and did not create any chances. Aware of his struggles, manager Arne Slot substituted Robertson in the 72nd minute.

Tactical Overview

With the advantage of playing at home, Liverpool came out with high energy, scoring the opening goal just 10 minutes into the match. However, unlike their typical Premier League performances, Slot’s side allowed Bologna more control in certain phases of the game.