Liverpool player ratings vs Chelsea: Two 3/10s tell the story of a frustrating Anfield afternoon

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Defensively, he held strong, but his work in possession was incredibly frustrating to watch. Liverpool and Chelsea’s midfield units went back and forth in terms of control of the game, but a good job on the whole.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesAlexis Mac Allister – 7The same can be said for his pivot partner.

He had his fingerprints all over Cole Palmer’s goal, but VAR saved his blushes. As for his forward play, it just wasn’t good enough.

It was almost half-time when Gakpo got his first touch of the game, and he only managed 12 in total. He showed up against his former club.