Alisson – 7
Alisson made a satisfactory comeback to the team after being absent from play since the beginning of February.
The Brazilian player immediately became involved in the game, making an early intervention. However, he was unable to prevent Eberechi Eze from scoring a goal.Impeded Jean-Philippe Mateta with a remarkable save from close range after the halftime interval.
Conor Bradley – 5
Bradley’s impact has declined in the past few weeks and he once again performed poorly, indicating that this season may be taking a toll on him.
The young player faced difficulties in providing authentic excellence and driving forward on the right side, and he appeared less confident in his defensive abilities compared to his recent performances.
Departed the field due to an ankle injury.
Ibrahima Konate – 4
Has Konate been receiving preferential treatment recently?
The performance of the French player was notably subpar against Atalanta, and this deficiency was again evident on Sunday, as he displayed a high degree of inconsistency both in his ball control and defensive efforts.
Played a significant role in making Palace appear really threatening.
Virgil van Dijk – 5
Van Dijk has had an outstanding season, but this was one of his least impressive displays in recent memory.
The Liverpool captain’s lapse in defense allowed Eze to score effortlessly from a cut-back, and his momentary loss of footing nearly resulted in Palace taking a 2-0 lead.
Improved as the game progressed, but not the dominant force we typically witness on a weekly basis.
Andy Robertson – 7 (Man of the Match)
If there was one man who could hold his head high, it was Robertson.
The left-back was the only player to consistently show heart and quality, producing one great surging pass and making a huge goal-line clearance.
If only others could have played like him.
Wataru Endo – 3
Endo has been a wonderful signing, but like so many, the weeks do appear to be taking their toll on him.
The 31-year-old had a shocking opening 45 minutes, continually losing the ball and displaying little energy, and you could sense the crowd growing frustrated with him.
Rightly substituted at half-time.
Curtis Jones – 5
Jones has been way off the pace since returning from injury and that was no different here, with he and Endo awful.
The early-season ball retention and all-round influence were too often non-existent, and Jurgen Klopp‘s decision to start him was arguably a bad one.
Somehow missed a one-on-one that just summed it all up.
Alexis Mac Allister – 6
While Endo and Jones toiled, Mac Allister was comfortably Liverpool’s best midfielder.
That’s not to say that this was a vintage showing from the No. 10, but he was tenacious off the ball and looked to create magic on it.
Far from perfect, though.
Mohamed Salah – 4
Salah’s form has been a concern by his ridiculous standards, and he again found it so difficult to get into the game.
One run and shot saw him denied before half-time, but his general use of the ball was bad and he looks a shadow of the world-class player who has lit up Anfield so many times.
Lacking fitness or is age catching up with him?
Luis Diaz – 5
Diaz is the Liverpool attacker who looks most likely to create a spark currently, and while he was the liveliest of the three to start, he still didn’t do enough.
Not everything came off for him, but there were some nice touches and jinking runs on show, and he looked less tired than others.
His influence waned, though.
Darwin Nunez – 4
It does appear as though patience is wearing thin with Nunez, having been such a popular figure throughout the season.
His hold-up play was awful, with too many loose touches, and he has to become a far more polished footballer.
Once again guilty of a glaring miss and deservedly subbed.
Substitutes
Dominik Szoboszlai (on for Endo, 46′) – 6
Added legs and drive, but not close to his early-season level.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (on for Bradley, 48′) – 5
Moments of quality, but clearly rusty.
Diogo Jota (on for Nunez, 66′) – 5
Missed a wonderful chance with the goal gaping; otherwise quiet.
Cody Gakpo (on for Diaz, 66′) – 7
Fair play to him, he looked a threat at least.
Harvey Elliott (on for Jones, 82′) – 5
One overhit cross and that was about it.
Subs not used: Kelleher, Quansah, Gomez, Gravenberch
Jurgen Klopp – 5
It’s fair to say that this has been a testing week for Klopp, and he promised a response from his side against Palace.
What a massive worry that that didn’t happen, then.
The first-half performance was as dire as it was concerning, and Liverpool looked so leggy and lacking in belief all afternoon.
He can’t do anything about the dreadful finishing, mind.
This season is now on the verge of collapse after threatening to be legendary – it would be cruel to see Klopp bow out in limp fashion.