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Liverpool player ratings vs Sunderland: Florian Wirtz to the Reds' rescue after another Virgil van Dijk defensive disaster | Goal.com UK
- Liverpool salvaged a 1-1 draw at home against Sunderland thanks to an own goal sparked by Florian Wirtz.
- Virgil van Dijk’s error contributed to Sunderland’s opener, compounding a poor display at the back.
- Florian Wirtz impressed with skill and helped set up Liverpool’s equaliser, though the goal credit is disputed.
- Talbi’s opener came from outside the box after a long wait, dipping past the Liverpool defence.
- Captain Virgil van Dijk’s defensive lapse was singled out in multiple rating notes.
- Liverpool’s attack struggled in the first half and struggled to create meaningful chances.
- Gomez and Alisson Becker faced criticism for questionable defensive and goalkeeping moments.
- Curtis Jones provided a positive impact from the bench, assisting the equaliser.
- Manager Arne Slot’s side remained vulnerable, failing to replicate 2024-25 attacking tempo.
- The match kept Liverpool’s title defense inconsistent as the season progresses.
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