Liverpool player ratings vs Aston Villa: Three 4/10s appalling in embarrassing defeat

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ASTON VILLA 4-2 LIVERPOOL: Arne Slot's side suffered a huge blow in their Champions League hopes. (Image: Getty)Liverpool endured another dismal defeat as they were hammered 4-2 at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Friday evening.

Read our Privacy PolicyGiorgi Mamardashvili 6Failed to handle the ball confidently on one venture outside his area in the first half but produced fine stops to thwart Watkins. Cautioned and substituted.Ibrahima Konate 5Kept alert by Villa's dynamic attack early on before settling into the contest and the physicality demanded in the second half as Liverpool gambled at the rear before being part of the late capitulation.Virgil van Dijk 6Lost track of Watkins for an early Villa opportunity but otherwise defended proactively and his aerial dominance was evident, most notably with his two goals.Milos Kerkez 5Sought to forge an understanding with Ngumoha down the left and showed plenty of determination, with one excellent tackle denying a certain Villa goal.

Set up both Van Dijk goals but a costly slip that allowed Villa to retake the lead proved to be the turning point of the match.Alexis Mac Allister 4Sluggish in his reactions during the opening exchanges before growing into the game somewhat ahead of the break, glancing a header wide. Appeared more preoccupied with irritating Villa players towards the end rather than contributing anything constructive.Rio Ngumoha 7Gradually got the better of Cash down Liverpool's left flank, causing real headaches with his ability to glide past opponents and cut inside.