"Whilst they ended the match stronger than they started, conceding first again proved to be a hurdle too high to overcome once again for Arne Slot's Reds. Call it poor, call it mediocrity. Whatever it is, it's miles off our minimum standard, and our results will always be a reflection of that. It was an unusual game for 70 minutes, with a game plan that was confusing and didn't work."
"It's not even like anybody had a truly awful night; we're just lost as a team and completely ineffective at times. The player ratings reflect the bog-standard showing we saw on Wednesday night. Here's how they got on individually in a game where the same names shine and continue to shine alone. Alison Becker - 6 - Always great to see him back fit, but this is our only position we don't have to worry about in our current form."
Liverpool conceded first and could not recover despite finishing the match stronger, with conceding early remaining a decisive obstacle. The team adopted a confusing game plan for 70 minutes, showing a lack of press and long periods of sitting off that were unsuitable against lower-ranked opposition. The overall display felt mediocre and below minimum standards, with individual performances not disastrous but collectively ineffective. Player ratings reflected a bog-standard showing, with a few familiar names carrying the performance while others failed to impose themselves. Goalkeeper and some defenders offered competent moments amid broader tactical issues.
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