Player Ratings: Slot’s Reds Booed After Another Lifeless Display at Anfield

Curtis Jones – 6.0

The England international was solid enough in the opening period before making a better impression in the future in the second half from now on, lucky to be ruled offside as we advance.

Virgil van Dijk – 6.0

The captain and leader of this team was able to make a vocal impact as much ahead of him was disjointed and ineffective. A tough game for the legendary defender

Ryan Gravenberch – 6.0

The Dutch international was able to open the scoring with a thundering strike and looks Fa more suited to that more advanced position. Had some good moments in the second half as the game went end-to-end.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 6.0

The Hungarian international was Liverpool’s most dangerous player and looked to shoot when given the chance. A lack of movement ahead of him and gaps behind him failed to support his own level.

Cody Gakpo – 4.0

The Dutch player was anonymous in the first half and passive in the second as the game state matched his own performance.

Subbed – 77 mins

Rio Ngumoha – 7.0

The England underage attacker was exciting and challenged his marker at every opportunity, which was what allowed him to assist his team’s only goal.

Subbed – 67 mins

Man of the match

Alexis Mac Allister – 6.0

The World Cup-winning Argentina midfielder was more aggressive and committed off the ball but lacked total authority on the ball in an even par performance.

Jeremie Frimpong – 5.0

The versatile wide man was unable to use his foot speed and energy against a team designed to be got at. Too limited on the ball.

Substitutions:

Alexander Isak – 5.0 (on 67)

Came on to add more movement up top.

Joe Gomez – 6.0 (on 77)

Came on to add more passing ability from deep.

Federico Chiesa – 5.0 (on 77)

Came on to add energy.

The Manager:

Arne Slot – 4.0

The starting lineup was as expected and the performance was underwhelming for almost the entire game.

The second-half substitutes were lacking conviction and the crowd reacted accordingly

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction:

Liverpool 2 – 2 Chelsea