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Mohamed Salah - Converts penalty Salah scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton.

Impact Salah took the responsibility Saturday for Liverpool in converting a second half penalty that gave the Reds a 2 - 1 lead over Wolverhampton Wanderers they would not relinquish. The goal broke a three match scoreless streak for Salah who has now netted four goals on the season over seven appearances (seven starts) in all competitions. In addition to his usual offensive production, Salah contributed two tackles (two won) and a clearance to Liverpool's defensive efforts.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Alisson - Concedes once in return Alisson made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton.

Impact Alisson returned to the lineup Saturday, making two saves on three shots on target, as Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 1. The veteran has started in six of Liverpool's seven Premier League matches to begin the 2024/2025 season, keeping a clean sheet on three occasions and conceding just a single goal on three other occasions. Liverpool's next test will come in the form of a midweek Champions League tilt with Bologna who have scored six goals over their last five matches in all competitions.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Nunez - Out with illness Nunez missed Saturday's match against Wolverhampton due to an illness.

Impact Nunez was not involved in Saturday's squad after coming down with the illness in the buildup to the match. The attacker will hope to recover in time to face Bologna in the Champions League on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah Sends Liverpool to Top of EPL Table Ibrahima Konaté and Mohamed Salah secured all three points for Liverpool against Wolves.

SEPTEMBER 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Alisson - Starting against Wolves Alisson (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Wolves.

Impact Alisson is back in the starting XI on Saturday, as expected, after overcoming a small muscular issue. The goalkeeper remains one of the absolute best in the league and is playing behind a top defensive unit, giving him nearly unmatched clean sheet upside.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson set to return from injury for Liverpool in Premier League

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is back in training and is set to return to the team for the trip to Wolverhampton in the English Premier League on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alisson - Still on track for Saturday return Alisson (strain) "trained yesterday a part of our session with the group, so we're expecting him to do the whole session today. So, we think he is available but of course we have t...

Impact Allison is still on track to return this Saturday after missing the last Premier League match due to a strain. Manager Arne Slot is confident that the keeper will start against the Wolves, pending the results of a final training session. If, however, he experiences a setback and cannot play, Caoimhim Kelleher will be the starting goalkeeper for the Reds, if necessary.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alisson - Targeting Saturday return Alisson (strain) is expected to return Saturday against Wolves but has a slight chance of featuring Wednesday in the Carabao Cup against West Ham, according to manager Arne Slot. "...

Impact Alisson availability for Wednesday is up in the air, as the goalie has not yet been ruled out but seems doubtful to be an option. However, the club seems much more confident about a return Saturday, which seems the most likely at this point. That said, expect the goalie to not be an option until Saturday, most likely securing his spot back in the starting XI if he is available for that match.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Nunez - Scores beautifual goal Saturday Nunez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Nunez closed out the scoring for the Reds late in the first half with a beautiful shot from a tough angle, as he took advantage of an excellent through ball from Mohamed Salah before slotting home a shot from an impossible area past Kepa Arrizabalaga. Nunez ended his club-level drought with this strike, as this was Nunez's first goal with Liverpool in a competitive match since April. This was also his first start of the current campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah - Sets up goal in win Saturday Salah assisted once to go with four shots (four on goal), one cross (one accurate) and six chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Salah was credited with the assist in Liverpool's third and final goal in this rout, as the star winger set up Darwin Nunez with a nice through ball, though to be fair, Nunez deserves most of the credit for scoring a beautiful goal from a very tough angle. Salah has failed to register a goal contribution in just one of his five Premier League outings so far, notching three goals and four assists in five outings.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Scores twice vs. Cherries Diaz scored two goals to go with four shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Diaz bagged the opening goal in the first half following a huge mistake from Kepa Arrizabalaga that allowed him to drill a shot into the open goal, and the Colombian later doubled his lead with a composed finish from close range between the goalkeeper's legs. Diaz is enjoying an excellent start to the season and has been outstanding for the Reds, netting five goals and adding one assist in five Premier League appearances to date.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Alexander-Arnold - Sets up Luis Diaz in win Alexander-Arnold assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 win over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact The talented right-back made one of his characteristic runs forward following a one-two sequence with Mohamed Salah and found himself with acres of space in the final third, which he used to set up Luis Diaz with a clever through ball. Despite playing as a defender, Alexander-Arnold plays a massive role in fantasy due to his passing, set-piece contributions and final-third connections, which more often than not, lead to a decent number of assists.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Konate - Credited with assist in win Konate assisted once to go on the lone chance he created in Saturday's 3-0 win against AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute while adding six...

Impact Konate was credited with the first assist of the match since one of his trademark long balls was controlled by Luis Diaz, and while the Colombian found the back of the net with a shot into the open goal, it's worth noting that Kepa Arrizabalaga had significant responsibility in the outcome of the play -- his rushing out of the box left a lot to be desired and facilitated Diaz's goal. Konate should continue to earn most of his value through defensive stats, though, and not via attacking sequences.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Caoimhin Kelleher - Keeps clean sheet Kelleher recorded seven saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 win over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Kelleher got the start between the posts since Alisson was ruled out due to a muscular injury he picked up in the Champions League opener against AC Milan. The Ireland international should remain between the posts for the Reds as long as the Brazilian is sidelined, meaning he could remain in the XI when Liverpool take on Wolverhampton on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Nunez's curler puts Liverpool 3-0 up on Bournemouth | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 21 • YOUTUBE

Luis Diaz's brace makes it 2-0 for Liverpool v. Bournemouth | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 21 • YOUTUBE

Luis Diaz slots home Liverpool's opener against Bournemouth | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 21 • YOUTUBE

Alisson - Out as expected Alisson (muscle) is not in the squad to face Bournemouth on Saturday.

Impact Alisson is out as expected following a muscle strain picked up in mid week against AC Milan. Caoimhin Kelleher starts in goal for Liverpool on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson's hamstring injury to be assessed

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has a nagging hamstring injury and could miss Saturday’s game against Bournemouth at Anfield

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alisson - Doubtful Saturday Alisson (muscle) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Bournemouth, according to manager Arne Slot. "Alisson is still a doubt if he can train today, so let's wait [to see] if he can...

Impact Alisson picked up a muscular issue and is now in doubt for Saturday's clash. The goalkeeper would obviously be a massive loss if ruled out, though encouragingly Slot said it wasn't a problem he picked up during the Milan clash. That would at least imply it's some sort of issue that Alisson can potentially play through.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17 • SKY.COM

AC Milan vs. Liverpool: Extended Highlights | UCL League Phase MD 1

SEPTEMBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Champions League: Liverpool tops AC Milan, Americans make history as new season kicks off

The expanded, new-look UEFA Champions League made its much anticipated debut on Tuesday with six first round matches across Europe. Here are...

SEPTEMBER 17

Champions League: Liverpool tops AC Milan, Americans make history as new season kicks off

Mohamed Salah - Productive in win without goal Salah had five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Salah took five shots in this game, the most in any fixture this season. Unfortunately, he hit the bar twice and found the target twice. The Egyptian's best Champions League campaign saw him score 10 goals.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Gakpo - Assist in season's first start Gakpo assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-1 win against AC Milan.

Impact Gakpo came into the starting lineup for the first time this season and assisted on the final goal. He drove into the box and found Dominik Szoboszlai in the middle of the box. He also took three shots, getting two on target. This was his first goal involvement, chance created and shot on target of the season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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