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Mohamed Salah’s penalty puts Liverpool ahead of Chelsea in round 1
Jakarta. Beritasatu.com – Liverpool are temporarily leading 1-0 over Chelsea in the first half of the eighth week of the Premier League at Anfield Stadium, Sunday (20/10/2024).
Liverpool’s only goal was scored by striker Mohamed Salah from the penalty spot. Liverpool actually lost slightly in possession of the ball in this first half by recording 45% while Chelsea recorded 55%.
However, he managed to get two shots straight into the goal while Chelsea never did. Liverpool also lost in passing accuracy which reached 81%, while Chelsea was 86%.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made one save in the half before the break.
Liverpool fielded the trio of Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo in the front row. These three players are supported by a midfield consisting of Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai. While the back line is entrusted to Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson, they will guard goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Meanwhile in the Chelsea camp, coach Enzo Maresca is using a 4-2-3-1 formation. He played Nicolas Jackson as the sole striker. This player from Senegal is supported by the trio of Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho. Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia duet in the middle row.
The back line is filled with Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill and Maulo Gusto. The goalkeeper position was entrusted to Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
The match is very important for Liverpool to be able to regain the top of the standings. The reason is, the top position is now occupied by Man City, who just beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1.
Chelsea actually had a slight lead in possession of the ball. However, their goal had to be broken in the 29th minute because of Mohamed Salah’s penalty kick.
Referee John Brooks awarded Liverpool a penalty after Chelsea defender Levi Colwill fouled Curtis Jones. The referee looked at VAR to confirm this penalty.
Salah then stepped forward as executor. The Egyptian player’s left footed shot made goalkeeper Robert Sanchez guess in the wrong direction so the ball lodged in the Chelsea goal. The 1-0 score for Arne Slot’s team lasted until the end of the round.
Mohamed Salah’s penalty puts Liverpool ahead of Chelsea in round 1
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