Liverpool player ratings as Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson perfect on Reds goodbyes
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The Reds dominated possession and chances but had only a Curtis Jones to show for it after half-time before Kevin Schade equalised just six minutes later.With Bournemouth in any case having failed to beat Nottingham Forest, the result means Arne Slot's side finished in fifth place and claimed the final Champions League qualification berth.The ECHO was in attendance at an emotional Anfield and here we run the rule over the performances of the Liverpool players.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah chokes up in tears after Liverpool guard of honour in emotional farewellREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah's Liverpool wish granted as what Arne Slot and Anfield crowd did speaks volumesAlisson Becker 7Back between the sticks after 10 games out, watched a decent game until required to make close-range save from Schade. Booked and subbed.Virgil van Dijk 7No messing about for the most part with some of his defending and Liverpool were none the worse for it.Andy Robertson 10Enjoyed his final game with a trademark all-action performance in both directions and one shot blocked first half.
Lost Schade the equaliser but who cares - what a servant for Liverpool he has been. Subbed.Ryan Gravenberch 7Drew a fine save from Kelleher before break and extremely lively in midfield particularly when moving Liverpool forward.
A special goodbye from one of Liverpool's greatest ever players. More involved at start of second and good pass released Salah to set up opener.Florian Wirtz (for Ngumoha 73) 6Mishit a shot not long after coming on and another to draw good save from Kelleher.Jeremie Frimpong (for Salah 73) 6Not much opportunity to show his pace.Trey Nyoni (for Gravenberch 83) 6Welcome outing for the youngster who acquitted himself well.Milos Kerkez (for Robertson 83) 6A couple of strong challenges.Joe Gomez (for Konate 89)The final substitution of a Liverpool season that has already been forgotten by the time you finish reading this sentence.Ian DoyleIan Doyle has covered Liverpool for more than 25 years, following them across Europe in multiple Champions League and Europa League finals and as far afield as Thailand, Singapore, the United States, Hong Kong and Qatar, and has reported on the Reds winning every major honour.