Rush The Kop

Player ratings from Liverpool's EFL Cup defeat to Crystal Palace

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Still, he was one of the few players who could hold his head high after the final whistle.Calvin Ramsay: 6.5/10- Was willing to throw his body around frequently in his first senior Liverpool appearance in almost three years and showed flashes going forward, but didn't have a great impact on the game. It may sound harsh given his age, but he’s struggled to make much of an impact in his recent senior appearances.Wataru Endo: 6.5/10- Provided a defensive spark in midfield with solid pressing and key blocks, but completely lost track of Ismaila Sarr as the Palace forward completed his brace with a well-worked team goal.



Despite that costly lapse, he still deserves more Premier League minutes—especially as Liverpool look to tighten up defensively if they’re to contend for any silverware this season.Rio Ngumoha: 6.5/10- Exuded plenty of confidence on the ball in the first half, though he faded as the game went on. While it would have been great to see Rio score or maintain his attacking intent from the opening 45 minutes, it was nonetheless a decent outing for the 17-year old.Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Carabao Cup Fourth Round | Molly Darlington/GettyImagesFederico Chiesa: 7.5/10- Easily Liverpool’s best player going forward—and likely the standout of the night.

He deserves significantly more minutes in other competitions.Kieran Morrison: 6.5/10- Made some promising runs and had a few decent looks at goal, but his overall inexperience led to a lack of finishing touches. It was the final nail in the coffin on a frustrating night.Wellity Lucky: 5.5/10- Again, perhaps harsh given his age, but he was turned inside out by Yeremy Pino on Palace’s third goal after coming on in the 67th minute.