Mohamed Salah misses this golden opportunity against Manchester United 😳

Liverpool Player Ratings vs. Manchester United: 4/10 Duo Flop as Isak’s Struggles Deepen

Liverpool 1–2 Manchester United – Premier League, Anfield
Two Premier League heavyweights went head-to-head at Anfield on Sunday, with Manchester United edging past Liverpool 2–1 in a thrilling encounter that left the Reds reeling from yet another setback.

Bryan Mbeumo fired United ahead inside two minutes after Alexis Mac Allister was left dazed following a collision with Virgil van Dijk. Cody Gakpo eventually levelled 12 minutes from time after hitting the woodwork three times, but a late Harry Maguire header sealed victory for the visitors, condemning Arne Slot’s side to their fourth defeat in six games.

🔢 Liverpool Player Ratings

Giorgi Mamardashvili – 7
Could do little about Mbeumo’s early strike but made several crucial saves to keep Liverpool alive. Distributed well, including a superb long pass to Gakpo. Beaten by Maguire’s late header.

Conor Bradley – 4
Started over Frimpong but failed to justify the selection. Offered little in attack and struggled defensively. Lacks Trent Alexander-Arnold’s delivery and presence.

Ibrahima Konaté – 8
Liverpool’s standout defender. Commanding in duels and alert to danger, repeatedly bailing out Van Dijk.

Virgil van Dijk – 5
At fault in the buildup to Mbeumo’s opener after clashing with Mac Allister. Looked shaky under pressure but threatened from set pieces.

Milos Kerkez – 4
Targeted by United as the weak link. Poor positioning and hesitant on the ball. Gave away possession cheaply and never looked settled.

Ryan Gravenberch – 6
Below par by his standards, failing to control midfield. Needed to operate further forward to have influence.

Alexis Mac Allister – 5
Suffered a head knock in the opening exchanges and played on with a headband. Left gaps in midfield while pushing too high.

Mohamed Salah – 7
Livelier than in recent outings. Created multiple openings, including a pinpoint cross for Gakpo that struck the post, but missed a golden chance after the break.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 5
Worked hard but had minimal impact in the final third. Would have benefited from dropping deeper to link play.

Cody Gakpo – 8
Liverpool’s main attacking threat. Hit the woodwork three times before finally scoring. Relentless and unlucky not to have more.

Alexander Isak – 5
Missed two big chances and remains goalless in the league. Lacked sharpness and confidence.

🔁 Substitutes

Hugo Ekitiké – 8
Injected energy after replacing Mac Allister. Tested the keeper twice and lifted the crowd.

Florian Wirtz – 7
Introduced for Bradley and showed intent, but couldn’t spark a comeback.

Curtis Jones – 6
Solid if unspectacular after replacing Gravenberch.

Federico Chiesa – 7
Made an instant impact, assisting Gakpo’s goal. Deserved more time.

Jeremie Frimpong – 6
Late cameo for Salah. Too little time to make an impact.

⚽ Verdict

Liverpool’s lack of defensive structure and wastefulness in attack proved costly once again. With Kerkez and Bradley exposed, Slot’s tactical setup faces serious scrutiny. Gakpo impressed, but Isak’s goal drought and the team’s fragility at the back remain worrying signs.