Liverpool Fall Short at Old Trafford Despite Second-Half Fightback

The captain and leader of this team was desperate to get his team into the races after a difficult first half.

Ryan Gravenberch – 5.0

The Dutch international was too easy to play through and offered very little either defensively or offensively.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 8.0

The Hungarian international was Liverpool’s best player and got his team back into the game with his goal. His energy and desire spread through the ranks in a spirited second-half performance.

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Cody Gakpo – 7.0

The Dutch player was able to get on the score sheet and showed good off-ball work and moments of decent interplay.

Florian Wirtz – 5.0

The German attacker was limited and failed to get the service or support as the game progressed without him taking charge.

Alexis Mac Allister – 5.0

The World Cup-winning Argentina midfielder was very weak and offered so little control in a game where the Reds lacked any bite in the central midfield.

Jeremie Frimpong – 5.0

The versatile wide man was unable to use his foot speed and energy against a team organised to limit his ability.

Subbed – 75 mins

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Substitutions;

Milos Kerkez – 6.0 (on 59)

Came on to add more purpose.

Rio Ngumoha – 6.0 (on 75)

Came on to add more pace.

Federico Chiesa – 5.0 (on 87)

Came on.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 5.0

The starting lineup was an attacking one that was designed to attack United and get an upper hand in this crucial encounter.

The second-half substitutes were obvious but the management was horrible again.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Man United 2 – 1 Liverpool