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Ian Doyle

Liverpool player ratings as Virgil van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas and Harvey Elliott awful vs Brentford

Alisson Becker 6

Good save to deny Mbeumo and no chance with opener, unlucky not to keep out second and exposed for third.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 5

Didn’t really have much chance to threaten first half as defensively busy, but fine cross for Oxlade-Chamberlain header and slightly more joy as game progressed.

Ibrahima Konate 5

Deserved better than his unfortunate own goal. Read game well and strong in the tackle and in the air, until he fell over for the third.

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Virgil van Dijk 4

Beaten by Mbeumo’s run from deep for one Brentford chance and didn’t look comfortable at all. Subbed at half-time.

Kostas Tsimikas 3

Erratic with some of his crosses and missed good chance at near post before break. Out of position often. Replaced at break.

Fabinho 5

Got stuck into a real battle straight away, although some of the officiating left him perplexed. Close with one second-half effort.

Harvey Elliott 4

Saw enough of the ball first half but didn’t do enough with it, and poor mistake for the second. Would benefit from a rest. Booked and subbed.

Thiago Alcantara 5

Couldn’t exert the same influence as against Leicester but didn’t shirk the gritty stuff. At least sought some openings. Booked.

Mohamed Salah 5

Fine throughball created Nunez chance but not much room in which to operate first half, although bit more joy after break.

Darwin Nunez 5

Not given much service other than one early opening cleared off line by Mee. Goal disallowed after break and pulled one effort horribly wide. Booked.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 6

Created chance for Tsimikas and got through a lot of work, and danger when drifting centrally highlighted with header for goal. Subbed.

Andy Robertson (for Tsimikas 46) 6

Instantly made difference with thrusts down the left flank.

Naby Keita (for Elliott 46) 6

Kept the ball well, looked to pass forward and pressed with energy.

Joel Matip (for Van Dijk 46) 6

Brought a bit more composure to the defence.

Curtis Jones (for Oxlade-Chamberlain 83)

Thankless task.

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