Two more useless Reds pick up 3/10's alongside Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool's player ratings vs Bournemouth
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Liverpool's Player Ratings vs Bournemouth: Two More Useless Reds Join Virgil van Dijk on 3/10's
By James Brooke | Saturday, January 24, 2026
In a shocking 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth at Anfield on January 24, 2026, Liverpool's defense crumbled spectacularly, leading to scathing player ratings from Rousing The Kop. Captain Virgil van Dijk anchored a trio of disasters with a dismal 3/10, his positioning exposed as Evanilson and Eli Junior Kroupi tore through the backline repeatedly[4][5].
The carnage didn't stop there. Joseph Gomez, starting at right-back alongside Jeremie Frimpong in Liverpool's 4-2-3-1 lineup, joined van Dijk on the 3/10 scrapheap. Gomez was repeatedly beaten by Bournemouth's pacy wingers Alex Jimenez and Amine Adli, failing to track runs that led to all three goals. His clearances were wayward, and he picked up a needless yellow for a rash challenge on Kroupi[4][5].
Jeremie Frimpong completed the unholy trinity of 3/10s, offering zero defensive solidity while bombing forward ineffectively. Bournemouth's counter-attacks exploited his overlaps, with Lewis Cook and Alex Scott dominating midfield battles against a flat Ryan Gravenberch (4/10) and Alexis Mac Allister (5/10)[4][5].
Midfield and Attack Flop
Dominik Szoboszlai (4/10) and Cody Gakpo (4/10) lacked creativity, with zero shots on target from Liverpool's frontline. Mohamed Salah (5/10) was isolated and wasteful, while Florian Wirtz (3/10) had his worst outing yet, losing possession 12 times. Up top, the experiment with Wirtz as a false nine bombed[4][5].
| Player | Rating | Key Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Alisson Becker | 4/10 | Beaten low twice; poor distribution. |
| Virgil van Dijk | 3/10 | AWKWARD. Lost Kroupi for winner. |
| Joseph Gomez | 3/10 | Liability at RB; beaten every time. |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 3/10 | No defense, no threat. |
| Milos Kerkez | 5/10 | Decent but overrun. |
| Mohamed Salah | 5/10 | Muted; subbed off frustrated. |
Manager Arne Slot faces mounting pressure after this embarrassment against mid-table Bournemouth, who climb to 8th with goals from Evanilson (2) and Kroupi. Liverpool drop points in the title race, with fans raging online[4]. Worst performance of the season—three useless Reds drag the squad down.
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