Liverpool player ratings vs Fulham – Premier League
GK: Alisson – 4
Little to do in the first half except show off his distribution skills.
Made one smart stop from Zambo Anguissa as Fulham pushed on in the second half, but then should have been stronger and more committed for Babel’s goal after a communication breakdown with Van Dijk.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 5
Got forward regularly with Babel reluctant to track back.
However, crossing was wayward and remained inconsistent throughout.
CB: Joel Matip – 6
Was targeted by Aleksandar Mitrovic but dealt with him well for the most part.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – 5
Looked so composed for over an hour, winning every challenge and spraying the ball around with ease.
However, a communication breakdown with Alisson followed by a poor header gifted Fulham an equaliser.
LB: Andrew Robertson – 8
One of Liverpool’s most impressive players in attack, bombing on down the left and causing Timothy Fosu-Mensah all sorts of problems.
Put in a number of dangerous deliveries and forced Sergio Rico into a smart save at his near post.
CM: Fabinho – 7
Sharp in the tackle and helped control midfield early on, although he was walking a tightrope after an early booking.
CM: Georginio Wijnaldum – 6
Got through plenty of unseen work in front of the back four but found himself bypassed after the break as the game became more disjointed.
Went close with a drive late on.
CM: Adam Lallana – 6
Looked lightweight early on as he was bundled off the ball more than once but toughened up quickly and showed excellent feet in the final third.
Threw himself about with great energy before eventually being substituted.
RAM: Mohamed Salah – 6
Another frustrating afternoon for the Egyptian who often made the wrong choice when through on goal.
His shot led to the penalty.
LAM: Sadio Mane – 8
Continued his excellent run of form, scoring his 11th goal in 11 games with a smart finish after exchanging passes with Firmino.
His quick reactions won the vital spot-kick too – where would the Reds be without his contribution this season?
ST: Roberto Firmino – 7
Found an excellent pocket of space for Mane to pick him out in the Fulham area, then returned the favour with a good cut-back.
Ran his socks off as Liverpool implemented their pressing game and earned an early bath.
SUB: James Milner (on for Lallana, 72 mins) – 5
Horrible slice put Van Dijk and Alisson under pressure, but made amends with a cool finish from the spot.
SUB: Divock Origi (on for Firmino, 72 mins) – 5
Ran hard but never really looks like he has a plan.
SUB: Daniel Sturridge (on for Salah, 92 mins) – N/A
No time to make an impact
