Ibrahima Konate “all over the place” yet again as “tired” forwards struggle – Liverpool FC

Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat at Man Metropolis was not an evening for lofty scores, not for the primary time this season, with Ibrahima Konate and Hugo Ekitike each struggling.

The Reds’ mini-resurgence got here to a grinding halt on Sunday, with an insipid efficiency consigning them to their fifth Premier League defeat of the season.

Right here we examine our scores with the Liverpool Echo, GOAL and the TIA readers.

Ibrahima Konate (3.33) has been poor far too usually this season and he received the bottom rating for Liverpool on Sunday.

Ian Doyle of the Echo mentioned the Frenchman was “in every single place” within the first half, with the “harm achieved” by that time after discovering himself concerned within the defining moments.

In the meantime, GOAL’s Matthew Choose mentioned Konate was “partly accountable” for the penalty conceded – even that could be being variety!

Hugo Ekitike (4.00) has seen his affect wane in latest weeks, and he provided virtually nothing on the Etihad.

This Is Anfield‘s Henry Jackson puzzled if he’s “beginning to look drained” after a long term within the staff, with Alexander Isak doubtlessly coming into the facet after the worldwide break.

Giorgi Mamardashvili (6.08) received prime marks for Liverpool, having saved Erling Haaland’s penalty, however he was one of the best of a foul bunch.

What the stats say

In keeping with FotMob, Conor Bradley was Liverpool’s greatest participant, getting a 6.5 ranking, regardless of being given a torrid time by Jeremy Doku.

The Northern Irishman made extra interceptions than anybody else (three) and in addition had the second-most recoveries (4) for Liverpool behind Dominik Szoboszlai (six).

Mohamed Salah had one other powerful afternoon in a season of wrestle, successful solely 4 of his 10 duels (40%) – although he was solely one in all 4 gamers to win a deal with – and the identical utilized to Konate (3/8).

Ryan Gravenberch gained simply two of 9 (22%), nevertheless, with the Dutchman’s typical midfield affect sorely missing.

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