Liverpool 0 – 0 Leeds – Premier League Player Ratings
The Premier League’s 2026 schedule started with Anfield hosting Leeds, with the reigning champions looking to consolidate their current top-four position.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Salah isn’t the problem why we are so bad, it’s Arne Slot tactics. pic.twitter.com/6exsnuoy55
— Samuel (@SamueILFC) January 1, 2026
Alisson Becker – 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was largely untested through a routine first half.
After the restart, the Reds’ world-class keeper needed to stay concentrated against sporadic attacks.
Conor Bradley – 6.0
The Irish fullback was lively and industrious but offered little production.
In the second half, he became more involved in the final third, looking to make something happen.
Subbed – 78 mins
Andy Robertson – 6.0
The Scottish international was unable to offer much going forward and was conservative in his defensive role.
After the intermission, the veteran full-back was again unable to offer too much within an unexciting game.
Subbed – 66 mins
Ibrahima Konat̩ Р7.0
The French international defender was solid and effective on and off the ball as much of the action was undertaken in the opposition half.
In the second period, the former RB Leipzig man was a little loose in his clearances but remained strong against the aerial threats.
Virgil van Dijk – 7.0
The captain and leader of this team was vocal and authoritative as he drove his side forward.
After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was unable to lead his men forward as the mundane play often repeated itself.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 7.0
The Hungarian skipper was probably the standout performer as he looked to quicken play and make avenues with his desire.
When the match resumed, the former RB Leipzig man was moved around the pitch as his elite abilities were needed to try to find a winner.
Man of the match
Ryan Gravenberch – 6.0
The Dutch midfielder was effective in small areas as he looked to carry the ball, though without much in the way of fruition.
After the half-time break, the former Ajax prodigy was unable to make too much progress as the game became a crowded affair.
Curtis Jones – 6.0
The England international was lacking in drive and energy through a frustration-filled opening half.
After the break, the academy graduate was unable to raise the tempo before being withdrawn.
Subbed – 66 mins
Florian Wirtz – 7.0
The German attacker was the man who looked most likely, however, his finesse often looked misplaced with his unsure teammates.
In the second half, the world-class technician was marked well and lacked the cutting edge to create.
Hugo Ekitike – 6.0
The French attacker was able to stretch the game in a good first half but failed to make anything stick.
After the break, the former PSG forward was again lively but lacked a real cutting edge.
Jeremie Frimpong – 7.0
The Dutch flyer was a livewire that offered genuine options and width in a solid opening 45 minutes.
After the intermission, the former Leverkusen star was too often crowded out against a well-organised team.
Subbed – 84 mins
This is really bad. Boring and ineffective.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) January 1, 2026
Substitutions;
Cody Gakpo – 5.0 (on 66)
Came on to offer more inside variation.
Alexis Mac Allister – 5.0 (on 60)
Came on to offer control.
Milos Kerkez – 5.0 (on 66)
Came on.
Federico Chiesa – 5.0 (on 90)
Came on.
Rio Ngumoha – 5.0 (on 84)
Came on to
The Manager;
Arne Slot – 6.0
Was cautious in his selection as he shuffles to rotate a little to ensure freshness on the flanks.
The substitutions were lacking in invention as he once again was unable to impact from the sidelines.
Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;
Liverpool 2 – 1 Leeds
