Harvey Elliott and Mohamed Salah both delivered excellent performances in the friendly match against Arsenal. Given their outstanding performance, Liverpool might not need to add any more players this season.

Liverpool Player Ratings: Standout Performers and Key Moments in 2-1 Victory Over Arsenal

LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD, PHILADELPHIA — Liverpool secured their second win on US soil with a 2-1 triumph over Arsenal in Philadelphia, marking a strong statement ahead of the new season.

Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead with what could be the first of many goals under Arne Slot. The Egyptian forward expertly received a superb through ball from Harvey Elliott, managed to cover considerable ground, and finished calmly despite tight Arsenal defense.

Elliott was instrumental again when Liverpool extended their lead, delivering a precise chip to Fabio Carvalho, who finished confidently. Arsenal responded before halftime with a goal from Kai Havertz, and they kept up the pressure in the second half, but Liverpool managed to withstand it. Here’s how the players fared in this pre-season match.

Winners:

Harvey Elliott: Demonstrated his credentials with two brilliant assists, making him the standout performer of the first half and possibly securing his place in the starting lineup for the opener against Ipswich.
Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho: Both were a constant threat throughout the first half. Salah’s finish was assured, and Carvalho’s goal was executed with confidence, suggesting a promising partnership.

Losers:

Caoimhin Kelleher: Had a shaky start, with his distribution being problematic at times, although he played a key role in the opening goal. This performance might be attributed to pre-season rustiness.
Wataru Endo: Was again on the bench, and with Curtis Jones currently favored in the No.6 role, Endo’s future might be uncertain if a higher bid arrives.

Player Ratings:

Caoimhin Kelleher (6): Had an uncertain start but contributed to the opener.
Conor Bradley (6): Put in a lot of effort on the right but struggled against Martinelli.
Jarell Quansah (8): Exceptional defending to prevent a certain Arsenal goal.
Sepp van den Berg (7): Made crucial interceptions and improved his prospects for the upcoming season.
Kostas Tsimikas (6): Was effective going forward but had difficulty defensively and could have done better on Havertz’s goal.
Curtis Jones (6): Worked hard in midfield but Liverpool needs a more dedicated No.6.
Dominik Szoboszlai (6): Defended well and prevented Arsenal from converting their chances.
Harvey Elliott (8): Delivered a brilliant assist for both goals, strongly making his case for a starting spot.
Mohamed Salah (8): Finished confidently after a well-timed pass from Elliott, maintaining his high performance.
Diogo Jota (6): His first pre-season appearance saw him struggle with offsides and missed a clear chance.
Fabio Carvalho (8): Displayed skill early on and finished confidently after linking up well with Elliott.

Substitutes:

Wataru Endo (6): Struggled with the ball but showed commitment late on. Doesn’t seem to be a top choice for the upcoming season.
Luca Stephenson (6): Faced a tough time as Arsenal became more aggressive but held his own.
Trey Nyoni (6): Had less impact compared to his previous game but came close to scoring late on.
Ben Doak (6): Had limited impact as Liverpool spent much of the second half defending.
Stefan Bajcetic (6): Encountered a relatively easy challenge as the game lost intensity after substitutions.
Harvey Blair (6): Looked lively on his few offensive breaks.
Nat Phillips (6): Gave his all, though he is likely to leave this summer.
Owen Beck (6): Performed well on the left side; his role in the upcoming season will be worth watching.
Tyler Morton (6): Provided solid midfield support and demonstrated experience in a youthful side.
Amara Nallo (6): Had a solid outing as a young defender, holding his ground effectively.