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Liverpool player ratings vs PSG: Wirtz not good enough with five 5/10s as Reds fall flat

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Slot rolled the dice and set up with a three at the back formation, with two wingbacks, but it was another night where Liverpool flattered to deceive.After switching up his side's tactical set-up, it looked as if it was going to be a long night for a shaky Liverpool when PSG took the lead after 11 minutes. PSG were denied a third on several occasions, but none more so when Ibrahima Konate's last-ditch tackle was initially given as a penalty on the pitch, only for a VAR check to save their blushes.Initially slated on commentary for his part in the opener, but those comments were retracted after the deflection became clear.



The Hungarian does has credit in the bank, given it's his first season with the Merseysiders. All things considered, did well.Virgil van Djik was part of the Liverpool back three (Image: Getty)Alexis Mac Allister - 6Hasn't had a vintage season by any stretch, but the Argentine improved on his performance from Saturday (couldn't have been much worse).

Never got into the game and Liverpool sorely lacked his impact in the final third.Florian Wirtz - 5What's he there to do? Poor.Substitutes:Alexander Isak - 6Didn't do anything during his 20 minutes or so on the pitch, but his return will be welcomed by Liverpool.Curtis Jones - 6Added some energy in the middle of the park.Andrew Robertson - 6Knew where to be and when to drop if necessary.Cody Gakpo - 6 Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.