UCL: Liverpool Bounce Back with 3-1 Champions League Win Over AC Milan

Reds Rediscover European Form with Milan Victory

Liverpool equalised in the 23rd minute thanks to Ibrahima Konate's unmarked header from Cody Gakpo's free kick delivery...

Liverpool secured a convincing 3-1 win over AC Milan in the Champions League, overcoming an early deficit to claim their first three points in the competition.

The Reds didn't get off to a good start, conceding early on in the game. Christian Pulisic broke the deadlock against Liverpool after just three minutes, firing in from a tight angle after some poor defending from the visitors.

Liverpool secured a crucial 3-1 Champions League win over AC Milan, thanks to goals from Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Dominik Szoboszlai, bouncing back from their weekend loss to Nottingham Forest.

However, Liverpool equalised in the 23rd minute thanks to Ibrahima Konate's unmarked header from Cody Gakpo's free kick delivery. Then, on 41 minutes, Virgil van Dijk put the Reds 2-1 up thanks to an easy header from a Kostas Tsimikas corner, the Milan defence floundering once again.

Although Milan threatened to get back into the game in the second half, Liverpool held out and went on to add a third to make sure of victory. Gakpo delivered a cross from the left with three Liverpool players waiting, and Dominik Szoboszlai was the man to get the final touch, a first-time finish with his knee.

It was the perfect response for Liverpool after their shock loss to Nottingham Forest at the weekend, with Arne Slot enjoying a great European win on his 46th birthday.

The Reds didn't get off to a good start, conceding early on in the game. Christian Pulisic broke the deadlock against Liverpool after just three minutes, firing in from a tight angle after some poor defending from the visitors.

Liverpool secured a crucial 3-1 Champions League win over AC Milan, thanks to goals from Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Dominik Szoboszlai, bouncing back from their weekend loss to Nottingham Forest.

However, Liverpool equalised in the 23rd minute thanks to Ibrahima Konate's unmarked header from Cody Gakpo's free kick delivery. Then, on 41 minutes, Virgil van Dijk put the Reds 2-1 up thanks to an easy header from a Kostas Tsimikas corner, the Milan defence floundering once again.

Although Milan threatened to get back into the game in the second half, Liverpool held out and went on to add a third to make sure of victory. Gakpo delivered a cross from the left with three Liverpool players waiting, and Dominik Szoboszlai was the man to get the final touch, a first-time finish with his knee.

It was the perfect response for Liverpool after their shock loss to Nottingham Forest at the weekend, with Arne Slot enjoying a great European win on his 46th birthday.

Player Ratings:

• Cody Gakpo: Liverpool Echo (8/10), Liverpool World (7/10)

• Ryan Gravenberch: Man of the Match

Gakpo's Impressive Display:

The Liverpool Echo praised Gakpo's performance, saying: “Looked threatening whenever he had the ball and was too strong and powerful for Milan at times with his running and dribbling. Had a few shots that worked Maignan in the first half and low cross almost brought a goal from Salah. Brilliant run set up Szoboszlai for the third.”

Liverpool World awarded Gakpo a 7 out of 10 rating, writing: “Impressed on his first full start. On the free-kick for the equalizer, set up another chance when Salah hit the bar by beating two players at pace and also nearly netted just before half-time. Brilliant showing to remind Slot about his ability – and he added a late assist for Szoboszlai.”

Upcoming Fixtures:

• Liverpool host Bournemouth in Premier League (Saturday, 3 pm)

Arne Slot

Player Ratings:

• Cody Gakpo: Liverpool Echo (8/10), Liverpool World (7/10)
• Ryan Gravenberch: Man of the Match

Gakpo's Impressive Display:

The Liverpool Echo praised Gakpo's performance, saying: “Looked threatening whenever he had the ball and was too strong and powerful for Milan at times with his running and dribbling. Had a few shots that worked Maignan in the first half and low cross almost brought a goal from Salah. Brilliant run set up Szoboszlai for the third.”

Liverpool World awarded Gakpo a 7 out of 10 rating, writing: “Impressed on his first full start. On the free-kick for the equalizer, set up another chance when Salah hit the bar by beating two players at pace and also nearly netted just before half-time. Brilliant showing to remind Slot about his ability – and he added a late assist for Szoboszlai.”

Upcoming Fixtures:

• Liverpool host Bournemouth in Premier League (Saturday, 3 pm)