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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One good piece of covering ushered away dangerous Solanke cross early on but unable to properly make an impact going forward.
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.
Started with intent with a few probing runs but became less effective as the game wore on other than some flashes second half. Subbed.
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.
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.
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)
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Ian Doyle has covered Liverpool for more than 25 years, following them across Europe in multiple Champions League and Europa League finals and as far afield as Thailand, Singapore, the United States, Hong Kong and Qatar, and has reported on the Reds winning every major honour. He previously also covered Everton for 18 years and has followed England, reporting on the European Championships and World Cup final. Once had to tell Jude Law he does not drive a Mini.
