Liverpool players rated as Salah bids farewell with masterclass assist

Key moments and decisive contributions

Defenders and goalkeeper ratings

• Alisson Becker (6/10): Made a crucial save against Schade before half-time but couldn’t prevent Brentford’s equalizer.
• Curtis Jones (7/10): Played out of position at right-back but excelled in attack. His well-timed run to convert Salah’s cross highlighted his versatility, though his miscontrol on Schade’s header underscored his defensive challenges.
• Ibrahima Konaté (5/10): Dominant in the air and precise in passing, but his avoidable yellow card for a clumsy foul marred an otherwise solid display.
• Virgil van Dijk (6/10): Commanded the defense as usual but will be frustrated by Liverpool’s failure to keep a clean sheet.
• Andy Robertson (6/10): Solid but unspectacular in his final game for the club. He was outmuscled by Schade for the equalizer, though the deflection played a role. Like Salah, he received a standing ovation as he left the pitch.

Midfielders’ performance analysis

• Ryan Gravenberch (7/10): One of Liverpool’s most energetic players, creating multiple chances in the first half and nearly scoring with a powerful long-range effort.
• Alexis Mac Allister (5/10): Worked hard but lacked efficiency. His frustration boiled over with a heavy tackle on Igor Thiago, earning a late yellow card.
• Dominik Szoboszlai (7/10): Mobile and influential, he found Gakpo with a brilliant cross that should have resulted in a goal and later set up Wirtz. Consistently among the best performers this season.

Attackers’ final contributions

• Mohamed Salah (8/10): Played as if determined to end his Liverpool career with a goal. His free-kick struck the post, but his assist for Jones surpassed Steven Gerrard to become Liverpool’s all-time top assist provider in the Premier League.
• Cody Gakpo (6/10): Created several chances and played a key role in Jones’ goal. His headed attempt from Szoboszlai’s cross was blocked by a Brentford defender.
• Rio Ngumoha (7/10): Fearless and opportunistic, he nearly opened the scoring with a curled effort that just missed the target.

Substitutes and manager’s decisions

• Florian Wirtz (6/10): Replaced Ngumoha late in the game and nearly scored, only for Kelleher to make a brilliant save in stoppage time.
• Jeremie Frimpong (5/10): Entered the game for Salah but failed to make an impact.
• Arne Slot (5/10): Resisted the urge to bench Salah after his recent outburst and was rewarded with an assist. The Dutchman faces a challenging summer to address Liverpool’s defensive frailties.