Liverpool’s narrow loss to Manchester City left fans with mixed emotions. There were moments of brilliance, flashes of resilience, and costly lapses that ultimately swung the game away from the Reds. Below is a fresh breakdown of individual performances from the night at the Etihad.

⭐ Dominik Szoboszlai – 7/10

Thrown into an unfamiliar right-back role, the Hungarian midfielder gave everything. His energy and work rate stood out, winning numerous duels and recovering possession consistently. The highlight of his evening was a stunning free-kick that briefly lifted Liverpool’s hopes. However, defensive positioning for City’s equaliser and a rash moment that led to his dismissal slightly overshadowed an otherwise impressive showing.

🛡️ Ibrahima Konaté – 7/10

Aside from one costly aerial loss against Erling Haaland that resulted in a goal, Konaté was largely dependable at the back. He battled well physically, made key tackles, and helped Liverpool stay competitive for long stretches.

⚡ Mohamed Salah – 6/10

Salah endured a stop-start evening but never stopped working. While he had moments of frustration, he was Liverpool’s most industrious attacker and created a few dangerous openings, including a golden chance that went begging in the second half.

🎭 Florian Wirtz – 4.5/10

A disappointing outing for Wirtz, who struggled to assert himself in midfield. He found it difficult to influence play, lost several important duels, and failed to register a meaningful attacking contribution.

🎯 Hugo Ekitike – 4.5/10

Operating mainly from the left, Ekitike never quite found his rhythm. He looked off the pace and squandered a major opportunity after the break. The sharpness fans expect from him was missing on the night.

💤 Cody Gakpo – 4/10

Another tough watch for Gakpo. He was largely anonymous in the first half and, while he showed slightly more involvement after the interval, he offered little threat in front of goal and lacked urgency in decisive moments.

🔍 Other Player Ratings

• Alisson – 5
• Virgil van Dijk – 5
• Milos Kerkez – 6
• Ryan Gravenberch – 6
• Alexis Mac Allister – 4.5

🔄 Substitutes

• Curtis Jones – 6
• Federico Chiesa – N/A

Final Thoughts 🤔

Liverpool showed heart, but fine margins once again proved costly against elite opposition. Szoboszlai’s heroics stood out, yet several attacking players failed to rise to the occasion when it mattered most.

💬 What did you make of the ratings? Agree or disagree? Let’s hear your thoughts!