In Jurgen Klopp’s final away game, Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead and settled for a 3-3 draw against Aston Villa, with a display characterized by stupidity, chaos, and ineptitude in defense.
Alisson – 6 (out of 10)
Alisson had a subpar game, being beaten by strong strikes from Tielemans and Diaby. He seemed to lack protection from a frequently disorganized defense. He made some errors, including a poor pass that led to a Villa chance, but also made a phenomenal injury-time save.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 4
Trent Alexander-Arnold had a quiet game, occasionally pushing forward but not contributing much defensively.
Jarell Quansah – 6
Jarell Quansah, given an opportunity in the team, showed both promise and weaknesses. He was beaten too easily for Villa’s equalizer but made a crucial block soon after. He also scored his first league goal but displayed some erratic defending.
Virgil van Dijk – 5
Virgil van Dijk had a decent game in duels but was kept relatively quiet by Villa’s tactics.
Joe Gomez – 5
Playing at left-back, Joe Gomez had moments of quality, including an assist, but struggled defensively and lacked organization.
Wataru Endo – 5
Wataru Endo had an average performance, being decent on the ball but not exerting much influence off it.
Alexis Mac Allister – 5
Alexis Mac Allister showcased sporadic moments of brilliance but also had lapses in concentration that cost Liverpool late in the game.
Harvey Elliott – 6
Harvey Elliott had a decent game, contributing to an assist and creating danger with his runs.
Mohamed Salah – 4
Mohamed Salah had a relatively quiet game, with near misses and missed passes from teammates.
Cody Gakpo – 7 – Man of the Match
Cody Gakpo was the standout player, scoring and displaying physicality, benefiting from the lack of defensive resistance from both teams.
Luis Diaz – 5
The substitutes, including Dominik Szoboszlai, Darwin Nunez, Curtis Jones, and Ryan Gravenberch, had limited impact. Klopp, avoiding a yellow card that would have resulted in a ban for his farewell match, made predictable team selections and gave chances to certain players to impress. Overall, the result was disappointing due to defensive lapses and a lack of concentration, ending the campaign on a low note.
