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Ian Doyle

Liverpool player ratings as Mohamed Salah good but five stars bad against Fulham

Alisson Becker 6

Claimed a few low crosses during a busy opening half and not given much chance with the opener from close range or the penalty.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 5

Gave the ball away too often first half and was easily outmuscled by Mitrovic at far post for opener. Searching pass prompted second equaliser, though.

Joel Matip 6

Liverpool’s best defender during a fraught opening and occasional forward foray, but became jittery before interval. Second half more calm.

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Virgil van Dijk 6

Involved in a proper tussle with Mitrovic and some necessary clearing headers. Bit unlucky to concede penalty for Fulham second, with contact on Mitrovic minimal.

Andy Robertson 6

Good block from Reed shot and caused some problems with crossing but opener came from his wing. Steadily improved second half.

Fabinho 5

Lacked his usual composure and pulled into places he didn’t want to be. Appeared tired and leggy. Subbed.

Thiago Alcantara 5

Took some time to find his passing range and continually hounded out of it by Fulham midfield. Pulled up with hamstring problem shortly after interval.

Jordan Henderson 5

Lay injured as Fulham broke to score the opener. At least attempted to inject some drive into Liverpool’s dismal first-half showing but less effective after break, but struck bar from range in injury time.

Mohamed Salah 8

Continually asked to work his magic with some hopelessly ambitious passes in his vague direction first half. Became a threat once found and set up first equaliser after another Nunez chance and drew Liverpool level for second time.

Roberto Firmino 4

Tried to become involved by pressing but barely made an impact before being replaced.

Luis Diaz 6

Clobbered by Tete, had goal disallowed for earlier offside and hit post with one fine effort first half, and began to create chances after break as Fulham intensity weakened. Subbed.

Darwin Nunez (for Firmino 51) 7

Almost scored with clever flick and then equalised with a similar effort. Real threat whenever in box, and inadvertently set up Salah goal.

Harvey Elliott (for Thiago 51) 6

Fell over ball shortly after emerging, but involved in build-up to Nunez’s equaliser.

James Milner (for Fabinho 59) 7

Brought some much-needed energy and careful possession into the midfield.

Fabio Carvalho (for Diaz 78)

Sent difficult volley over shortly after coming on.

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