Everton 1 – 2 LiverpoolThe Premier League saw the Reds head across the city to face their neighbouring rivals, Everton, with another bad result likely to push Arne Slot closer to the exit door.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
The giant Georgian stopper was very good, making two smart saves early on to keep the Reds alive.
After the restart, the Reds’ keeper was unable to stop the equaliser and suffered an injury in that attempt.
The French international was solid enough og a little rattled by the imperious presence of Beto.
When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star was out-thought and out-manoeuvred for the equaliser in a frustrating lapse.
The Scotland international was unsure positionally and on the ball he lacked conviction or composure as the game seemed too quick for him at times.
After the break, the veteran full-back was flat-footed for the equaliser as Beto got goal-side of the soon-to-be departed Liverpool legend.
The England international was steady and resilient as he covered ground and used the ball well.
In the second half, the former Celtic man was able to recycle and maintain possession as he showed why he should have been a consistent starter all season.
The captain and leader of this team were solid on order and communication as he tried to stem the blue flow which threatened to take over the first half.
After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was unable to prevent the equaliser and suffered from a lack of coordination in his defensive group. The winner was outstanding and powerful.
The Dutch international was outrun, outmuscled and poor on the ball as he lacked the tenacity needed for midfield.
After the intermission, the midfield man was slightly better as he looked to get on the ball and move things more quickly.
The Hungarian international was full of fight and running as he tried to meet the opposition with physicality.
When the match resumed, the former Bundesliga star was able to maintain some solidity in central areas as the battle progressed from end to end. A superb corner for the late winner.
The Dutch player was able to allow a smart assist for the opening goal and twisted with a long-range effort later in the half.
After the restart, the out-of-form attacker was unlucky not to score early in the first half before fading.
The German attacker was very limited early on and struggled to make intelligent passes count. Picked up later on.
In the second half, the elite creator was more proactive and able to bring his teammates into the game more.