Liverpool player ratings vs Sunderland: Florian Wirtz to the Reds' rescue after another Virgil van Dijk defensive disaster

Alisson Becker (4/10):
Got away with one unconvincing save which deflected onto the bar. Little chance realistically with the goal.
Joe Gomez (4/10):
Booked for a late challenge early in the second half. Not quite as assured as he was upon his recall against West Ham.
Ibrahima Konate (4/10):
Not assertive at the back, which didn't help with his centre-back partner having another shocker.
Virgil van Dijk (2/10):
Gave the ball away and then backed off when Talbi lined up his shot when he could have engaged sooner. The decision proved costly as the ball deflected off his side and into the net to compound yet another unconvincing display from the Reds skipper.
Andy Robertson (5/10):
His delivery from out wide left a lot to be desired, though he wasn't tested all too much at the back.
Ryan Gravenberch (6/10):
Probably showed the most creativity of Liverpool's midfielders, making three chances.
Alexis Mac Allister (5/10):
Went close to scoring with a header, but is still some way off his brilliant form from the past few seasons.
Florian Wirtz (7/10):
Showed his natural fleet-footed skill throughout the contest and engineered Liverpool's equaliser, though he may not be credited with the goal as it looked to be going off target.
Mohamed Salah (4/10):
Did try to make things happen to his credit, but little came off for the Egyptian.
Curtis Jones (6/10):
Made a positive impact from the bench and his run into the box proved vital for the equaliser.
Hugo Ekitike (5/10):
Didn't get too many opportunities during his 20-minute cameo.
Milos Kerkez (6/10):
Played some probing passes into the final third.
Federico Chiesa (7/10):
Brought on as a last throw of the dice from the manager. Instead made an absolutely crucial goal-line clearance.
Arne Slot (4/10):
His side are still struggling to show their 2024-25 iteration, with their attacking play stunted and their defence looking as vulnerable as ever.