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Liverpool 1 – 4 PSV – CL Player Ratings

The Champions League’s return after the disastrous loss against visiting Nottingham Forest, with a performance and result needed to relieve the pressure on an under-fire head coach

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Giorgi Mamardashvili – 4.0

The giant Georgian stopper was unable to stop the rot despite his presence and some solid stops. Let down continually by the failing assets around him.

Curtis Jones – 2.0

The versatile midfielder was set up as the right back with an ability to play the ball out in an indifferent first-half showing.

Milos Kerkez – 3.0

The Hungarian international was limited yet enthusiastic in a spirited first-half display.

In the second half the former Bournemouth man was ineffective against a well-drilled adversary.

Ibrahima Konaté – 2.0

The French international defender was better than the horrific showings of late as he helped his team rejuvenate after another early goal conceded.

In the second half the giant former RB Leipzig man was painfully poor for the third goal conceded and exposed a backline that was trying to get back into the game.

Subbed – 76 mins

Virgil van Dijk – 3.0

The captain and leader of this team was keen to stamp his authority at either end of the pitch as he used his giant frame to impose his will.

After the break, the former Celtic man was caught out for the second goal conceded as he failed to make the high line effective.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 6.0

The Hungarian skipper was the Reds’ best and most energetic player as his team strives to build momentum in the first half.

After the interval, the former RB Leipzig man was unable to bring his form to the level required as his team fell away.

Ryan Gravenberch – 3.0

The Dutch midfielder was a little more productive in the first half as he looked to get the ball upfield and moving.

In the second period, the former Ajax prodigy was pretty on the ball without substance.

Alexis Mac Allister – 3.0

The Argentina international was vetted at controlling tempo after a difficult start.

After the intermission, the former Brighton man was lacking and looked tired.

Cody Gakpo – 4.0

The Dutch attacker was predictable yet effective in the first half as his shot when cutting inside rebounded to create the equaliser.

After the restart, the former PSV man was showing signs that never delivered.

Hugo Ekitike – 3.0

The France attacker was unable to make some good movement count in the first half where the attacking intent was improved.

After the restart, a limited period was ended by an untimely injury.

Subbed – 61 mins

Mohamed Salah – 4.0

The Egyptian King was good in the first half but was unable to unlock opportunities to explode.

After the resumption of the game, the legendary attacker was driven yet unable to exploit space and create avenues to shoot.

Substitutions;

Alexander Isak – 4.0 (on 61)

Came on and offered the odd sight of quality.

Federico Chiesa – 4.0 (on 76)

Came on to add urgency.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 0.0

The Dutch head coach was unwilling to alter the system as perseverance continued.

The substitutions were reactive and predictable.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Liverpool 2 – 0 PSV

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