{"id":171687,"date":"2024-04-15T14:08:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T14:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/15\/liverpools-best-and-worst-players-in-defeat-to-crystal-palace\/"},"modified":"2024-04-15T14:08:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T14:08:34","slug":"liverpools-best-and-worst-players-in-defeat-to-crystal-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/15\/liverpools-best-and-worst-players-in-defeat-to-crystal-palace\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool\u2019s best and worst players in defeat to Crystal Palace \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Liverpool\u2019s aspirations for the Premier League title took a significant hit as they succumbed to a narrow defeat against Crystal Palace.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jurgen Klopp\u2019s men failed to seize the opportunity to regain top spot on Sunday, as Eberechi Eze\u2019s early goal secured a hard-fought \u2013 well deserved \u2013 victory for Oliver Glasner\u2019s side.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the best and worst players from Sunday\u2019s clash at Anfield, according to\u00a0<em>90min\u2019s\u00a0<\/em>player ratings.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_iq3bx7pt3\">Liverpool\u2019s best player vs Crystal Palace<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andy Robertson \u2013 7\/10<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/01hvesn5s2xxb5gttvyj.jpg\" alt=\"Andrew Robertson\" title=\"Andrew Robertson\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Andy Robertson did his best to keep the scoreline at 1-0. \/ Michael Steele\/GettyImages<\/p>\n<p>Arguably\u00a0Liverpool\u2018s most influential player in a frustrating first half, and the only one on the left side to remain on the pitch until the final whistle blew.<\/p>\n<p>The Scotland international spared Virgil van Dijk\u2019s blushes, demonstrating good awareness and timing to hook Jean-Philippe Mateta\u2019s attempt off the line.<\/p>\n<p>Roberston had 118 touches of the ball, making four key passes during the game.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honourable mention<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alisson Becker \u2013 6\/10<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/01hvesq97vy9q0pcjfj5.jpg\" alt=\"Alisson Becker\" title=\"Alisson Becker\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Alisson was back between the sticks for Liverpool. \/ PAUL ELLIS\/GettyImages<\/p>\n<p>Back in the fold after injury, Alisson was Liverpool\u2019s second best player \u2013 although that\u2019s perhaps not saying too much if we\u2019re being honest.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being unable to prevent the opening goal, the Brazilian pulled off a fantastic save from Mateta\u2019s powerful strike later in the game, exemplifying his brilliance in between the sticks.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_0bf40e1dx\">Liverpool\u2019s worst player vs Crystal Palace<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wataru Endo \u2013 3\/10<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/01hvest0qtcxhkeykwfn.jpg\" alt=\"Wataru Endo\" title=\"Wataru Endo\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Wataru Endo was replaced at half-time by Dominik Szoboszlai. \/ Chris Brunskill\/Fantasista\/GettyImages<\/p>\n<p>Hooked at the break, and deservedly so following a first half to forget.<\/p>\n<p>The holding midfielder simply could not get near Palace\u2019s star man Eze throughout the opening 45 minutes, regularly allowing the talented England international to ghost into dangerous areas in the final third.<\/p>\n<p>Endo wasn\u2019t much better on the ball either, completing just 79% of his passes on the day.<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool\u2019s aspirations for the Premier League title took a significant hit as they succumbed to a narrow defeat against Crystal Palace. Jurgen Klopp\u2019s men failed to seize the opportunity to regain top spot on Sunday, as Eberechi Eze\u2019s early goal secured a hard-fought \u2013 well deserved \u2013 victory for Oliver Glasner\u2019s side. 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