Liverpool player ratings as Florian Wirtz shines but five Reds fail to impress in Burnley draw
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Liverpool Player Ratings: Florian Wirtz Shines but Five Reds Fail to Impress in Burnley Draw
In a frustrating 1-1 draw at Anfield on January 17, 2026, Liverpool dropped points against Burnley despite dominating possession. Florian Wirtz was the standout performer, earning widespread praise for his dazzling display, including a perfect 10/10 from some outlets for his creativity and key contributions[2][1]. The match saw Liverpool wasteful in front of goal, highlighted by Dominik Szoboszlai's missed penalty, which proved costly as Burnley snatched a late equalizer[2][6].
Key Performances
Wirtz's Magic: The German star lit up the game with his dribbling, vision, and "magic" moments, standing out amid a lackluster team effort. He was the only consistent bright spark in an otherwise disappointing Reds showing[1][2][4].
| Player | Position | Rating (Avg) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Wirtz | Attack | 9-10/10 | Dazzled with flair; man of the match[1][2] |
| Milos Kerkez | Defence | 7-8/10 | Solid at left-back; one of few positives[1][4][6] |
| Virgil van Dijk | CB | 6-7.5/10 | Rarely tested but frustrated by no clean sheet[3][4] |
| Alisson Becker | GK | 6/10 | Decent but couldn't prevent equalizer[1][4][6] |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Midfield | 5-6/10 | Missed crucial penalty; poor day[2][6] |
| Ryan Gravenberch | Midfield | 5-6/10 | Struggled in midfield battle[4][6] |
| Jeremie Frimpong | Defence | 5-7/10 | Inconsistent; flopped in parts[1][4] |
| Ibrahima Konate | CB | 5-6/10 | Below par defensively[1][4] |
| Curtis Jones | Midfield | 5/10 | Failed to impress[4] |
Five players—Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Frimpong, Konate, and Jones—drew low marks for failing to impress, contributing to Arne Slot's side's profligacy and "stinking display" in patches[1][4]. Despite Wirtz's brilliance and efforts from Kerkez and Van Dijk, Liverpool's wastefulness punished them in the draw[3][6]. Fans and pundits lamented another home slip-up, with the result highlighting ongoing issues in finishing and consistency[2][5].
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