Liverpool player ratings from their drab Champions League defeat to Galatasaray
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Defensively, Gomez showed why he was preferred and he was okay in isolation but struggled when Galatasaray overloaded his side.On the other side of the ball, he offered almost nothing going forward, with his crossing and final-ball decisions being especially poor.It seemed as though Gomez was far too conservative when Liverpool needed width. Talking of déjà vu, it was the Ibou of the early season out there.Galatasaray AS v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg | Liverpool FC/GettyImagesThe Frenchman looked uncomfortable all night but when asked to deal with Osimhen’s physicality, he looked clunky, lethargic and uncontrolled.Konate has looked sloppy in possession most of the season and today he played several passes that gave Galatasaray transitions, in which they created dangerous chances with, including their dubiously disallowed goal.Virgil van Dijk - 5It was a strange game from the captain.
His early runs forward were promising, but once Galatasaray settled, he struggled defensively.As for his attacking play, his crossing lacked accuracy, when the ball was actually played to him, as on multiple occasions the Hungarian was free, bombing down the left flank, only to be ignored.He was taken off after Liverpool needed more attacking threat from the fullback area.Ryan Gravenberch - 6Gravenberch, coming off the back of his new contract, put in a quiet but competent game. He played a couple of decent progressive passes, but Galatasaray pressed him aggressively and forced mistakes.He looked isolated at times and was continuously the deepest midfielder.Dominik Szoboszlai – 6.5Again, like many times this season, he was one of Liverpool’s more energetic players.
Unlike his form this year, he lost possession a few times trying to force things.Florian Wirtz -5.5A mixed performance in his first game back from his knock. Liverpool’s right side is built around him and when he doesn’t threaten the defence, the attack stallsHugo Ekitike - 7Like the season as a whole, Hugo was probably Liverpool’s best outfield player.The striker worked hard pressing the centre-backs and on the ball, held it up well, bringing in his teammates as much as he could.