Player Ratings: Defensive Lapses and Missed Chances Cost Liverpool | OneFootball

The Premier League’s return after another tedious international break saw two titans of the English game come head to head, as United came trophy hunting at Anfield.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Giorgi Mamardashvili – 6.0

The giant Georgian stopper was unable to stop a superbly executed opening goal, however, he was alert and steady as he kept the margin at one goal.

After the restart, the Reds’ backup keeper was unable to stop the Maguire goal as the giant defender rose to nod home.

Conor Bradley – 5.0

The Irish fullback was keen to show width but often ran into trouble in a limited first half.

After the break, the defender was unable to improve before being withdrawn again.

Subbed – 62 mins

Milos Kerkez – 5.0

The Hungarian international was unsure positionally as his natural game continued to be scuppered by the faltering system.

After the intermission, the youthful full-back was more effective going forward as they chased the game.

Ibrahima Konaté – 7.0

The French international defender was unlucky for the first goal as he attempted to cover the position rather than the man for the first goal conceded.

In the second period, the former RB Leipzig man was strong and reliable as the structure failed him.

Virgil van Dijk – 7.0

The captain and leader of this team was guilty of putting his partner under pressure as he failed to read the play for the opening goal.

After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was a strong influence within a system that is continually failing.

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Dominik Szoboszlai – 6.0

The Hungarian skipper was full of energy and looked to break and press when possible.

When the match resumed, the former RB Leipzig man was effective at right back as he was able to launch attacks from deep.

Ryan Gravenberch – 6.0

The Dutch midfielder was okay on the ball as he looked to emerge with the ball at his feet.

After the half-time break, the former Ajax prodigy was unable to stamp his authority before leaving the field.

Subbed – 62 mins

Alexis Mac Allister – 5.0

The Argentine international was largely anonymous in another worrying half, as his head guard was the only standout component.

After the break, the £35m signing was more influential.

Subbed – 83 mins

Cody Gakpo – 7.0

The Dutch attacker was better than in previous outings as he looked to test his opponents from the flank in a fairly industrious opening half where the woodwork was the enemy.

In the second half, the wide man was the scorer and most likely match-winner in a solid half of attacking play.

Alexander Isak – 5.0

The Swedish attacker was unlucky not to level the scores with a pair of decent chances.

After the break, the former Newcastle striker was unable to add the world-class element within.

Subbed – 72 mins

Mohamed Salah – 5.0

The Egyptian King was unable to impact the game as he again looked like a frustrated wide man.

In the second 45 minutes, the record-breaking attacker was restricted and misfiring in equal measures.

Subbed – 85 mins

Substitutions;

Florian Wirtz – 5.0 (on 62)

Came on to add creation.

Curtis Jones – 5.0 (on 62)

Came on to add control.

Hugo Ekitike  – 6.0 (on 62)

Came on to add more power

Federico Chiesa – 5.0 (on 72)

Came on to add more desire.

Wataru Endō – 5.0 (on 85)

Came on.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 5,0

The Dutch head coach was clearly pushing for a more knowledgeable eleven again, even though that ideology has been continually lacking.

The substitutions were uncoordinated and optimism-filled.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Liverpool 2 – 1 Liverpool