Liverpool vs Fulham full-time player ratings: Gravenberch DOMINANT as two players DISASTROUS
Liverpool battled to a difficult 2-2 draw with Fulham at Anfield this afternoon.
Andy Robertson's first-half sending off had the Reds' back up against the wall, but Diogo Jota saved the Reds on his return to the side.
Here are our player ratings:
Alisson Becker - 7
Was calm and commanding in his box when Liverpool faced pressure, which was fairly consistent throughout the game. Couldn't do much about the goal as it took a deflection off Andy Robertson, but perhaps should have been stronger in coming out for Rodrigo Muniz's goal that made it 1-2.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold - 5
Alexander-Arnold's typical brilliant passing was was counterbalanced by a poor defensive display. He failed to track Antonee Robinson who provided the assist for the opening goal and was making small mistakes in control all day.
Joe Gomez - 5
Did what was asked of him throughout the majority of the game, including moving into left centre-back for a while after the red card, yet certainly could have challenged Muniz better for his goal. Should have had a penalty when Kenny Tete clattered him off the ball.
Virgil van Dijk - 6
Liverpool's main attacking thrust in the first-half came through his long ball ability and his experience was more than necessary with the team reduced to 10.
Andy Robertson - 0
Sent off on the 20th minute for a mistimed tackle on former Red Harry Wilson, with Fulham clean through on goal. Also wasn't aware of where Pereira was for Fulham's opening goal. The definition of a shocker.
Ryan Gravenberch - 8
Even when moved out of position, Gravenberch's composure, strength and football IQ was on full display. He ensured calm in a makeshift defensive line and defended better than some of the natural defenders on the pitch.
Curtis Jones - 5
It was a difficult job in the middle of the pitch for Curtis Jones all day who had to sacrifice his creativity for a workmanlike performance. Potentially injured from an awkward block immediately before being substituted.
Dominik Szoboszlai - 7
Became Liverpool's main central outlet and source of progression in midfield when the formation had to change and did so beautifully. Could have had a couple of assists if Luis Diaz and Mo Salah had their shooting boots on when he found them.
Cody Gakpo - 7
Was a welcome presence throughout, especially when he levelled things with a perfect diving header for 1-1. His directness gave Liverpool threat all day until his substitution on the 70th minute.
Mohamed Salah - 6
The Egyptian is his usual lively self, giving Antonee Robinson trouble with his dribbling all day. A picture perfect ball allowed Cody Gakpo to level things up, but he was uncharacteristically wasteful all game.
Luis Diaz - 5
Liverpool's main attacking outlet was rated higher until he missed a glorious chance from Dominik Szoboszlai's little chipped ball a few minutes before half-time. Was able to stretch Fulham's defence despite the man advantage.
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Substitutions:
Jarrell Quansah - 1
Was unfortunately disastrous in his 20-minute appearance. Was beaten immediately which foreshadowed Antonee Robinson dribbling past him to the byline to create Fulham's second goal.
Darwin Nunez - 6
Was his usual physical presence under Arne Slot when he came on, and managed to get an assist when getting the ball to Diogo Jota for the equaliser.
Harvey Elliott - 5
A welcome return for Elliott, who almost levelled things up with a beautiful curling effort.
Diogo Jota - 7
Welcome back, sir. It only took seven minutes for Jota to equalise on his first appearance in nearly two months, despite only being subbed on on the 80th minute.