Jacquet and Alisson stand out as Isak secures Liverpool win at Bournemouth
September 20, 2026 17:00
Standout performers
Jeremy Jacquet was the highest-rated player of the match, given an 8. The defender — Liverpool signed him in the summer for an initial £55m — produced a composed display: he made a naive challenge early on but recovered with strong tackling and good possession work. The report adds he “can look forward to joining up with France.”
Alisson (7) was credited with an important reaction save to deny Evanilson and was described as authoritative throughout, playing a key role in keeping a clean sheet. Virgil van Dijk (7) and Cody Gakpo (7) also received 7s; Gakpo’s run down the right produced the dangerous cross eventually converted by Isak.
Match notes
Evanilson troubled Liverpool on occasion, forcing a save from Alisson with a first-half flick and having another effort denied after the break. Isak had an uneven game early on but finished strongly — converting the chance that decided the match and, according to the report, has already scored more Premier League goals this season than he did last term.
Other player ratings mentioned in the report include solid displays from Bournemouth’s centre-backs Antonio Silva and James Hill (both 6), and a 6 for Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, who made a notable feet-save to keep out Bradley Barcola. Liverpool’s Jeremy Jacquet and Alisson were singled out as impressive performers.