Liverpool player ratings as 5/10 Reds star struggles before late Tottenham equaliser
Ian Doyle with the Liverpool player ratings and scores from the Premier League clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon
Liverpool missed the chance to move into the top four when they were held to a dismal 1-1 Premier League draw at home to struggling Tottenham Hotspur. Dominik Szoboszlai scored the opener with a free-kick in the first half only for former Everton striker Richarlison to net his customary goal against the Reds in the 90th minute.
The result nevertheless means Arne Slot’s side have actually moved up to fifth and now stand only two points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.
The ECHO was in attendance at Anfield and here we run the rule over the performances of the Liverpool players.
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Alisson Becker 8
Smart stop to turn over Souza shot from range before two excellent stops to deny Richarlison either side of the interval. Impressive return after missing out in midweek.
Dominik Szoboszlai 7
Thumped home the opener with a trademark free-kick and stuck to defensive tasks up against the tricky Tel until lack of right-back experience began to tell second half.
Joe Gomez 6
Dealt sufficiently with Tottenham’s physical threat before break and played ball well into midfield. Stood tall up against increasing number of long balls second half.
Virgil van Dijk 6
Involved in a right tussle with Richarlison throughout and did well to put off the Tottenham man for big chance second half. Got dragged out of position a bit too often, though.
Andy Robertson 6
One good piece of covering ushered away dangerous Solanke cross early on but unable to properly make an impact going forward.
Ryan Gravenberch 6
Fired one effort over when invited to shoot by Kop and some good pressing in midfield but among many who lost their way after break.
Alexis Mac Allister 5
Strong run won the free-kick for the opener and set up Gakpo for opportunity but otherwise flitted in and out before becoming very peripheral second half. Subbed.
Jeremie Frimpong 6
Started with intent with a few probing runs but became less effective as the game wore on other than some flashes second half. Subbed.
Florian Wirtz 6
Took a while to settle in the number 10 role but began to find his passes more towards half-time. Frustrated crowd with reluctance to shoot at times. Subbed.
Rio Ngumoha 7
Pretty quiet first half and let down by control when fed by Wirtz inside area for one chance, but improved after break and caused Porro problems. Subbed.
Cody Gakpo 6
Led the line but not afraid to drop back and get stuck in, and hit post with one effort first half. Moved to left wing after an hour and won ball back at key moments. Subbed.
Mohamed Salah (for Frimpong 64) 6
Close with one effort and caused problems during lively showing down the right, although quality not always there.
Curtis Jones (for Wirtz 64) 5
Didn’t really get into the game at all.
Hugo Ekitike (for Ngumoha 64) 5
Not able to get on the end of a few teasing passes and had late shot blocked.
Trey Nyoni (for Gakpo 84)
More minutes for the teenager.
Federico Chiesa (for Mac Allister 90+1)
Came on for a bit.
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