Brighton 3 – 0 Liverpool – PL Player Ratings
Alisson Becker – 4.0
Despite his struggles against Wolves last week, we must admire everything this giant Brazilian brings to this team. That was until the last game, where it seems, he has dropped to the level of his peers. Not all bad, but nothing that was anything close to his usual standard.
Trent Alexander Arnold – 3.0
With form looking more consistent since the World Cup, the hope was that he could start delivering more assists for our new look forward line. That hope disappeared with a performance likened most to a talented lad, that just ran around the playground. Just not at the races.
Andy Robertson – 4.0
A must start individual that offers the energy we so desperately required, but even that common endeavour could not stop the stench most of his teammates were exuding.
Joel Matip – 1.0
Started ahead of Joe Gomez once more, though perhaps still number two in the centre half starting stakes for this game, which was confirmed with this performance. So bad, all of it.
Subbed 68 mins
Ibrahima Konate – 7.0
A monstrous defender right now, and his starting credentials are imperative without Virgil to instruct the back line. If he were not on the pitch, the score line could have been even more ridiculous.
Fabinho – 3.0
Signs of the old Fabinho had been evident, but ultimately, they must have been nothing more than fleeting moments. Lucas Leiva levels here.
Subbed – 68 mins
Thiago Alcantara – 4.0
Our most important and vibrant midfielder, he simply must play whenever possible. It seems we have managed to run his tank dry, as not even he can maintain consistent form amongst this melee of mediocrity. His manager made him look position-less at times, which was a new way of making us worse.
Jordan Henderson – 1.0
A player that would not start for anyone in the league, apart from Jurgen Klopp. A cameo role in the last 10 minutes is all this man can offer, and his replacement in the team must be sorted immediately.
Subbed 68 mins
Mohamed Salah – 4.0
The Egyptian King is needed more than ever right now, but he just could not give anything of significance. He was once the greatest in waiting, now he is just waiting for games to end.
Cody Gakpo – 5.0
Another start for our new forward, and maybe will be wondering whether a move to Old Trafford would have been the better move. Tough start for a talented player.
Subbed – 68 mins
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain – 4.0
Inefficient, though kind fits with the rest of the tree am on that sense. Like many others, he is on his last legs as a red.
Subbed – 68 mins
Subs;
Naby Keita – 5.0 (on 68)
Came on, did some things and should now be starting whenever fit.
Harvey Elliott – 5.0 (on 68)
Came on, did little, but at least tried.
Ben Doak – 5.0 (on 68)
Came on, looked bright, but needs a loan to develop away from this shower.
Joe Gomez – 3.0 (on 68)
His last stand as a red.
The Manager;
Jurgen Klopp – 1.0
Dreadful.
It really is now becoming a question (one I will be writing about) as to whether FSG goes first, or will it be Klopp.
I honestly do not know how he revives the changing room at this stage.
Pre-match Prediction;
Brighton 2 – 3 Liverpool
