Liverpool player ratings vs Chelsea: Two 5/10s struggle as Reds suffer late heartbreak

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CHELSEA 2-1 LIVERPOOL: The visitors were beaten in heartbreaking fashion at Stamford Bridge. 19:29, Sat, Oct 4, 2025 Updated: 19:32, Sat, Oct 4, 2025 Liverpool were beaten in the dying seconds as Chelsea snatched a dramatic win (Image: GETTY)Liverpool missed their chance to return to the top of the Premier League table as they were dramatically beaten by Chelsea.

The visitors improved in the second half and drew level through Cody Gakpo, who pounced on Alexander Isak's touch to score from close range. Tried to square the ball when through on goal but should have opened fire.Ryan Gravenberch - 6Kept things ticking in the middle of the park with his range of passing and helped out in defence too.Dominik Szoboszlai put in a real shift for Liverpool at both ends of the pitch (Image: GETTY)Alexis Mac Allister - 6Wasn't strong enough against Caicedo for the first goal and struggled to track opposing runs, but improved in the second half.Dominik Szoboszlai - 7Spearheaded the press from the front and fired in the cross which led to Gakpo equalising for the Reds.

Was involved in most attacking moves.Andy Robertson - 6Introduced in place of Kerkez in the second half and brought some extra composure on the left flank.Curtis Jones - 6Came on to replace Konate and went into midfield with Gravenberch dropping into a deeper role.Hugo Ekitike - 6Was tasked with leading the line for the final 15 minutes of the game but was unable to find a winning goal.Wataru Endo - n/aA late addition. Read next Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.