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Florian Wirtz steals the show but more Reds fail to convince: Liverpool player ratings vs Wolves

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Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Nevertheless, the Reds still had a Christmas show to put on, with Florian Wirtz in particular rising to the occasion.Despite Wirtz’s excellence, Liverpool still fell short of their usual standards as they clung on against the Premier League’s bottom side. His driving run and assist for Ryan Gravenberch opened the game up, and he looked threatening in attack throughout, moving to right wing after Federico Chiesa’s withdrawal.Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: 10th-minute moment has Liverpool fans all saying the same thing about Florian Wirtz vs WolvesIbrahima Konate:, 6: Konate was a slight injury doubt heading into this one, and although he was ultimately fine, he did not look quite at his best.



MidfieldPhoto by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesCurtis Jones, 5: Jones has been one of Liverpool’s best players in recent weeks, but he was poor on Saturday. The Dutchman has been scoring more of late and his clinical finish to put Liverpool ahead was exactly what was needed.Alexis Mac Allister, 6: Began the game in lively fashion as one of Liverpool’s two ‘duel 10s’ but faded as the game progressed.

Who will be Liverpool’s Player of the Season in 2025/26?!🏆 Does anyone else spring to mind? 🤔Credit: Carl Recine/Liverpool FC/Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight. Deserved his goal when it came and although he faded in the second-half, he remained Liverpool’s best player by some distance.Hugo Ekitike, 7: With Alexander Isak injured for the foreseeable future, much weighs on the shoulders of Ekitike.