Liverpool’s Premier League campaign continued at Craven Cottage as Fulham welcomed the reigning champions.
The visitors arrived hoping to strengthen their place inside the top four and extend their positive run, but the evening produced a blend of encouraging passages and costly mistakes.
What follows is a breakdown of the starting XI, individual displays, and the manager’s influence on the game.
Alisson Becker – 6.0
The Brazilian endured an awkward night. His former teammate Harry Wilson was allowed too much freedom for the opener, sprinting through before calmly finishing across goal.
After that moment, Alisson was rarely tested as Liverpool dominated possession. He stood little chance with Fulham’s second goal and was again powerless when the home side grabbed a late equaliser, capping off a frustrating outing.
Conor Bradley – 6.0
Bradley saw little defensive action early on and struggled to stamp his authority in open play. He was partly responsible for the opening goal after losing focus, but responded well after the interval.
His increased aggression down the flank paid off with an important assist that helped Liverpool level the match.
Ryan Gravenberch – 6.0
The Dutch midfielder found it difficult to influence proceedings. He often looked detached from the rhythm of the game and failed to control the midfield tempo. Even after half-time, his role remained mostly defensive, and he rarely drove the team forward.
Curtis Jones – 6.0
Jones produced a steady but unspectacular performance. He lacked urgency in the first half and struggled to push Liverpool into higher gear. His second-half display was slightly more positive, as he advanced more frequently and tried to support the attack.
Florian Wirtz – 7.0
Wirtz was quiet before the break in a match that lacked flow, but he became Liverpool’s most creative presence after half-time. His pressing was sharp, his passing precise, and his composed, curling finish to equalise was the standout moment of the night. He was withdrawn in the 75th minute after an influential spell.
Cody Gakpo – 7.0
Playing as a false nine, Gakpo impressed with clever movement and intelligent positioning. He came close with a powerful header that struck the frame of the goal and continued to offer a threat through his runs and link-up play in the second half.
Alexis Mac Allister – 6.0
Mac Allister struggled to assert himself early as Liverpool’s possession lacked tempo. After the restart, he grew into the game, becoming more involved and attempting to dictate play in the final third.
Substitutes
Jeremie Frimpong (75’) – 7.0
Made an immediate impact after coming on, setting up an important goal.
Federico Chiesa (85’) – 5.0
Had little time or space to influence the match.
Joe Gomez (90+6’) – N/A
Introduced too late to make a meaningful contribution.
Manager: Arne Slot – 6.0
Slot selected a conservative lineup and timed his changes reasonably well. While the substitutions added some spark, the side struggled to sustain intensity throughout the contest.
Prediction Review
Steven Smith had tipped Liverpool to win 2-1 before kick-off, but the final outcome reflected a more even battle than expected.
