Leicester City 1-0 Liverpool: Reds player ratings as Ademola Lookman condemns Jurgen Klopp's side to shock loss | Premier League 2021-22
Liverpool's title aspirations were dealt a blow following a shock 1-0 loss to Leicester City in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Ademola Lookman scored the only goal of the game for the Foxes as Liverpool dropped points for the second consecutive game. Jurgen Klopp's side were below their best, with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane spurning two great chances.
The Egyptian saw a penalty saved in the opening stanza, while the Senegalese produced a poor finish when clean through on goal.
Brendan Rodgers might have just ended Liverpool's title charge 👀 https://t.co/bQ0WrOd3ER
This was only Liverpool's second loss of the season. They find themselves level on points with Chelsea, whom they meet on 2nd January, and trail leaders Manchester City by six points.
On that note, here are the player ratings for Liverpool:
Alisson - 5/10
The Liverpool custodian was beaten for Leicester's goal, but didn't have to make a save otherwise.
Trent Alexander-Arnold - 5.5/10
As always, Alexander-Arnold was heavily involved in attack, but couldn't have the same impact he usually does. Only three of his 14 crosses reached their intended target.
Joel Matip - 7.5/10
The Cameroonian was easily the best player on the pitch for Liverpool, keeping things tidy at the back. He also charged forward with the ball at his feet once, showcasing his offensive prowess. Matip was booked in the game, though.
Virgil van Dijk - 6/10
A player of his ilk should've done better to deny Lookman. Van Dijk also saw a shot saved by Kasper Schmeichel late on.
Kostas Tsimikas - 7/10
The Greek youngster made some excellent crosses (16) going forward, and also came up trumps to deny Vardy twice.
Jordan Henderson - 6/10
He watched on helplessly as Dewsbury-Hall fed Lookman for Leicester's goal while the Liverpool captain's efforts were horribly awry.
Fabinho - 6.5/10
The Brazilian was strong defensively, making some good interceptions and ball recoveries.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 6/10
He was better than most of his teammates, but was taken off just before the hour mark.
Mohamed Salah - 6/10
The Egyptian ace missed a penalty in the opening half, his first miss from the spot in 16 attempts in the Premier League. He then failed to score when presented with a good opportunity on the rebound off his own effort.
Mohamed Salah had scored each of his last 15 penalties in the Premier League before this evening.
Kasper Schmeichel becomes just the second goalkeeper to save a Mo Salah penalty in the Premier League after Jonas Lossl in 2017. 🧤 https://t.co/IsewzAtQGm
Diogo Jota - 6/10
He deserves credit for troubling Leicester's defence with his movement and link-up play. However, he never found enough space to score.
Sadio Mane - 5/10
He lacked his usual cutting edge all night, making some poor first touches and also missing a great chance shortly after Leicester's goal. His goal drought is now becoming worrisome.
📸 | Sadio Mane is now nine games without a goal contribution.
Something to worry about? https://t.co/FsLm5z1oo0
Ratings of Liverpool substitutes against Leicester City
Naby Keita - 6.5/10
He was strong in possession, but lacked the pace to keep up with the game's tempo.
James Milner - 5/10
The midfielder won five duels, had 84% passing accuracy, one successful cross and long ball in 26 minutes of action
Roberto Firmino - 5/10
The Brazilian failed to impact the game.