Liverpool player ratings vs Brighton: Unlikely 8/10 let down by Wirtz and another 3/10

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Brighton continued their effort after the break and once again took the lead midway through the second half, when quick thinking from Jack Hinshelwood put the ball on a platter for Welbeck to net his second of the game. The only surprise when the full-time whistle arrived was that Brighton had only scored two goals.Express Sport hands out player ratings after Liverpool's latest loss...

Liverpool player ratings vs BrightonGiorgi Mamardashvili - 8Had the late call-up following Alisson's latest injury blow but held his own and pulled off several strong saves. Got run ragged by Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and was quickly dragged off by Slot after picking up a yellow card for dragging the winger down.It's one step forward, two steps back for the Frenchman at the moment.

Might've lost half a yard, but the Dutchman uses his experience to get in the right positions and sniff out danger.Milos Kerkez - 6Gambled on the Dunk mistake and stuck home a tidy finish when the chance presented itself, but struggled with the directness of Brighton's forwards.Ryan Gravenberch - 5By no means his best game in the Liverpool midfield. He's been Liverpool's talisman this season, but the Hungarian was nowhere to be seen when his side needed a touch of inspiration.Florian Wirtz - 3Looked as if he'd turned a corner earlier this year, with the German starting to impress with his performances.