Player ratings from Liverpool's thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt

"After four consecutive defeats - their worst run in over a decade - Liverpool needed a statement result against a defensively vulnerable Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night; that's exactly what they delivered, cruising to a 5-1 thrashing of the German side. While familiar issues, like defensive lapses, still appeared, it was hard to complain with the result, as nearly every Liverpool player on the pitch made a meaningful impact."

"Virgil van Dijk: 8.5/10- Deservedly named Player of the Match, the Dutchman's aerial dominance proved decisive once again. His towering header secured the winner, capping another commanding display. He repelled attacks with ease, winning 4 of 5 aerial duels and completing 92% of his passes - a typically excellent performance from the captain, who has now netted 26 headed goals for the Reds."

"Giorgi Mamardashvili: 6.5/10- It was an uneventful - in the best possible way - evening for the Reds' keeper, as Frankfurt's goal was their only shot on target. The concession owed more to defensive mispositioning than any goalkeeping error. Ibrahima Konaté: 7/10-Caught out of position during Frankfurt's counterattack for their goal, but atoned with a well-taken headed finish from a corner."

Liverpool needed a statement result after four consecutive defeats and delivered a 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. Nearly every Liverpool player contributed meaningfully, easing concerns despite lingering defensive lapses. Giorgi Mamardashvili had an uneventful evening, conceding Frankfurt's sole shot on target. Virgil van Dijk earned Player of the Match for aerial dominance, scoring the winner and completing 92% of his passes. Ibrahima Konaté recovered from being caught out for Frankfurt's goal to score a headed equalizer. Andrew Robertson supplied a superb delivery for the opener. Jeremie Frimpong suffered an early injury and was substituted.

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