Liverpool's player ratings vs Fulham as questions asked of Arne Slot after another lacklustre draw
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Liverpool's Player Ratings vs Fulham: Questions Asked of Arne Slot After Another Lacklustre Draw
Liverpool played out a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage on January 4, 2026, in the Premier League, extending their poor run of form under manager Arne Slot. Fulham took the lead in the 17th minute through Harry Wilson, assisted by Raul Jimenez, leaving Liverpool chasing the game.[1][5]
The Reds, sitting 4th with 33 points from 19 games (10 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses), dominated possession early with corners from Cody Gakpo in the 6th and 11th minutes, but failed to convert chances.[1][3] Gakpo had a shot blocked soon after kickoff, and Florian Wirtz saw his effort denied in the 6th minute.[3]
Liverpool equalized in the second half, though exact details remain sparse, resulting in a 1-1 final score.[1] The lineup featured a 4-2-3-1 formation with Freddie Woodman in goal, young defenders like Calvin Ramsay (#47) and Treymaurice Nyoni (#42), alongside Andy Robertson, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, and Virgil van Dijk.[1]
| Player | Rating | Key Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodman (GK) | 6/10 | Solid saves but could do better on Wilson's goal. |
| Ramsay | 5/10 | Exposed defensively; struggled with Fulham's wing play. |
| Van Dijk | 7/10 | Captain led the backline; key in equalizer buildup. |
| Gakpo | 6.5/10 | Brightest spark; won corners, shots on target. |
| Mac Allister | 5.5/10 | Quiet midfield presence; lacked creativity. |
Standout performers were Van Dijk and Gakpo, while youngsters like Rio Ngumoha (#73) showed promise off the bench.[1] MOTM: Cody Gakpo. However, the midfield trio of Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, and Mac Allister underwhelmed (all 6/10), failing to dictate tempo.[1][3]
Fans and pundits are questioning Slot's tactics after another lacklustre draw, with Liverpool dropping points unnecessarily. Despite early pressure, clinical finishing evaded them, echoing recent form dips. Fulham, 8th with 27 points, climb via Wilson's strike against his former club.[1][3][5] Pressure mounts on Slot as title hopes fade; squad refresh rumored in January.[3]
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