Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Florian Wirtz‘s high quality shone by means of in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory away to nine-man Tottenham, however was he the Reds’ finest participant?

Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool

Premier League (17) | Tottenham Hotspur StadiumDecember 20, 2025

Targets: Sak 56′, Echitike 66′; Richarlison 83′

Despatched-off: Simons 33′, Romero 90+3

Alisson – 7 (out of 10)

As soon as Spurs had been right down to 10 males, it was hoped that Alisson would have a quiet night, as an alternative he ended up saving the Reds on the finish.

He did nicely to thwart hazard when Randal Kolo Muani raced by means of, displaying nice composure, and he was dependable all through.

Some nice dealing with within the closing minutes.

Conor Bradley – 6

Again within the group after suspension, Bradley made an vital early block after getting himself in a multitude, and did nicely to cease a Spurs counter-attack.

He was additionally irritating on the ball, although, not preserving it in play just a few instances and failing to supply sufficient attacking high quality.

Changed at half-time.

Ibrahima Konate – 6

Konate did positive, barring one error that almost allowed Kolo Muani in on purpose, just for Alisson to save lots of his blushes.

Made a significant block to disclaim Richarlison when Liverpool had been rocking late on, however gave away a few useless free-kicks.

Virgil van Dijk – 6

Van Dijk hit the goal with a header, however his greatest involvement within the first half was the terrible deal with on him that noticed Xavi Simons despatched off.

Made one vital headed clearance in the direction of the top, however poor for Richarlison’s purpose, air-kicking an tried clearance.

Nonetheless not the Virg of outdated, by way of being so faultless.

Milos Kerkez – 7

Kerkez continued his improved type in north London, with one block within the second half seeing the ball loop onto the crossbar.

Admittedly, he was extra strong than spectacular, however that’s what is required from him in the meanwhile, quite than an erratic presence.

Ryan Gravenberch – 6

Gravenberch was comparatively quiet however stored issues ticking over on the coronary heart of the midfield.

He was too quiet as the sport went on, particularly given Liverpool’s numerical benefit, with extra wanted when the Reds misplaced management of the match.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 6

One other who has performed higher this season, Szoboszlai was nonetheless completely ample, however lacked a spark all through the opening 45 minutes.

Moved to right-back after Bradley got here off at half-time, the place he did nicely, however misses the Wolves recreation after selecting up a fifth yellow card of the season.

Curtis Jones – 6

Jones was disappointing right here, not hitting his latest heights.

So sloppy late on when he misplaced the ball, permitting Richarlison to race although, however Konate bailed him out.

Didn’t stamp his authority sufficient, regardless of the consequence.

Alexis Mac Allister – 6

Once more deployed in a extra attack-minded midfield position, Mac Allister was comparatively unnoticeable, aside from when it got here to successful free-kicks.

It isn’t essentially working utilizing him on this place, with solely 46 touches far fewer than he would have deeper in midfield.

Florian Wirtz – 7 (Man of the Match)

After Simons’ crimson card, Wirtz appeared to return alive, discovering pockets of house and being denied by Guglielmo Vicario.

He was nice to look at in tight areas, so typically producing one-touch class, and he acquired his first Premier League help, deftly establishing Isak.

Greatest participant on the pitch, but it surely should be careworn that it wasn’t precisely a high-quality affair!

Hugo Ekitike – 7

Ekitike was frustratingly quiet within the first half, however he acquired a whole lack of service.

He was much better after the break, discovering himself concerned in Alexander Isak‘s purpose, earlier than burying a superb header quickly after.

Liverpool’s signing of the summer season.

Substitutes

Alexander Isak (on for Bradley, 46′) – 7

Opened the scoring with a scientific end however cruelly injured whereas discovering the online.

Hopefully, he isn’t out for some time.

Jeremie Frimpong (on for Isak, 59′) – 7

Assisted Ekitike’s purpose with a deflected cross and appeared vigorous on the precise wing.

Changed after dropping his head late on, claiming he was elbowed by Richarlison.

Federico Chiesa (on for Frimpong, 90′)

Andy Robertson (on for Ekitike, 90+9)

Trey Nyoni (on for Wirtz, 90+9)

Subs not used: Mamardashvili, Fortunate, Ramsay, Ngumoha

Arne Slot – 7

Having steadied the ship, Slot knew victory over Spurs could be one other large step in the precise path.

Few might have any points about his beginning XI, given the unavailability and type of some, however the first half was a boring affair and Liverpool lacked creativity.

Up in opposition to 10 males, with Isak launched, it was nonetheless a sluggish begin after the break.

The sport administration at 2-1 in opposition to each ten after which 9 males was woeful.

Slot will probably be feeling far happier about issues after six unbeaten, however there’s nonetheless quite a bit to work on.