{"id":6655,"date":"2024-12-02T02:10:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T02:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=6655"},"modified":"2024-12-02T02:10:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T02:10:13","slug":"the-liverpool-star-who-outperformed-salah-and-gakpo-was-a-monster-100-of-duels-were-won-and-88-of-passes-were-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=6655","title":{"rendered":"The Liverpool star who outperformed Salah and Gakpo was a monster; 100% of duels were won, and 88% of passes were made"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"primary\"><main id=\"main\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-209784\">\n<div>\n<p>Anfield was roaring when Liverpool took the field. The surface was shook, bouncing, and crashing, and the players were told that this would be a match of the century.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/Gdu1uI1W0AEPsSL.jpg\" alt=\"The Liverpool star who outperformed Salah and Gakpo was a monster; 100% of duels were won, and 88% of passes were made\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An overwhelming Red force swept Manchester City aside and headed for a humiliating loss. In his post-match interview, Virgil van Dijk appropriately downplayed thoughts of a title, but Liverpool\u2019s 2-0 victory over the struggling champions has created an 11-point gap that even City, who are typically so unbeatable and able to bounce back from crushing defeats, can\u2019t possibly close.Chelsea and Arsenal are tied for second place with Liverpool, nine points behind, and although both teams are dangerous, this was a memorable performance just days after Real Madrid was destroyed in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/joe-gomez-for-liverpool.jpg\" alt=\"The Liverpool star who outperformed Salah and Gakpo was a monster; 100% of duels were won, and 88% of passes were made\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The team responded with the most incredible of efforts as the Anfield fans sang. The city could never have imagined this. Wasn\u2019t the story about Jurgen Klopp leaving and Liverpool entering the dark abyss of an era that was over?<\/p>\n<p>However, it appears that Arne Slot is the creator of something unique and enchanted. With Mohamed Salah leading the way, he can overcome any obstacle before the summer months roll into Merseyside the following year. He has inherited a brilliant team.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/Gdu5EPMXoAAiz-8.jpg:large\" alt=\"The Liverpool star who outperformed Salah and Gakpo was a monster; 100% of duels were won, and 88% of passes were made\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the field, Mohamed Salah speaks.Salah has recently been outspoken about his contract status, but that hasn\u2019t stopped him from creating what may be the most amazing solo campaign of his career\u2014at this point, anyhow.In 20 games across all competitions, the 32-year-old has now scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists for Slot\u2019s Liverpool, clearly driven by a mad ambition to win the biggest prizes and carry on an illustrious career.<\/p>\n<p>Salah, the quintessential big-game player, delivered once more on Sunday. He viciously took advantage of the Citizens\u2019 flaws to cut through a delivery for Cody Gakpo\u2019s first goal and then scored the penalty to complete the scoring after halftime.Wonderful. That\u2019s the stuff of titles. However, a club\u2019s superstars\u2019 flamboyance is not the only factor that lifts trophies. In order to lead their team through difficult times, people who are not in the spotlight must step up and conquer adversity.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.givemesportimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mixcollage-01-dec-2024-05-21-pm-2848.jpg\" alt=\"The Liverpool star who outperformed Salah and Gakpo was a monster; 100% of duels were won, and 88% of passes were made\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Joe Gomez made his first Premier League start of the season and showed himself (again), but the outstanding Ibrahima Konate sustained an injury against Real Madrid and might not play again until the new year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anfield was roaring when Liverpool took the field. 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