Liverpool locked horns with Union SG at Lotto Park earlier this evening as they focused on securing a win on their travels in the UEFA Europa League. The Reds made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 32nd minute when Mohamed Amoura found the back of the net. Jarell Quansah equalised for Jurgen Klopp‘s side just seven minutes later with a great finish. However, Cameron Puertas restored the home team’s lead in the 43rd minute as Liverpool went into the half-time interval 2-1 down on the scoreline.
The Merseyside club failed to mount a comeback in the second half and crashed to a lackluster 2-1 loss away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Liverpool player performed during the match against Union SG.
GK: Caoimhin Kelleher – 7/10
Kelleher made a few important saves at the back but will be disappointed after conceding twice in the first half.
RB: Conor Bradley – 6/10
He was far from convincing inside his half but made two good runs with the ball.
CB: Ibrahima Konate – 6/10
The French talent did his fair share of defending but failed to keep things solid in the first half.
CB: Jarell Quansah – 8/10
Quansah performed his defensive duties well and managed to find the back of the net in the 39th minute.
LB: Luke Chambers – 6/10
He had to do a lot of defending and found life tough on the left flank this evening.
CM: Harvey Elliott – 6.5/10
Elliott was full of energy and running at both ends of the pitch.
CM: Wataru Endo – 6/10
He struggled to catch the eye in the first half and was replaced at half-time.
CM: Curtis Jones – 7.5/10
Jones came back to defend when needed and made some decent runs with the ball. He picked up an assist for setting up Quansah’s goal.
RW: Kaide Gordon – 6/10
He won a few free-kicks but failed to make a difference in the final third.
ST: Cody Gakpo – 6/10
Gakpo struggled to threaten the opponent’s goal and was quiet for most of the game.
LW: Ben Doak – 6/10
He made two promising runs with the ball but lacked quality in front of the opponent’s goal.
Substitutes:
CM: Ryan Gravenberch – 6/10
He added some energy to Klopp’s midfield.
CB: Joe Gomez – 7/10
Gomez kept things solid at the back.
LB: Calum Scanlon – 6/10
It was a learning experience for him.
CM: James McConnell – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
ST: Darwin Nunez – 6/10
He made one key chance in the final third.
