Tried to go over every player so far and be as objective as possible. Feel free to post your own ratings.
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Alisson 8.5 (18 starts, 13 goals conceded, 7 clean sheets) - continues to be the best in the world, making big saves look routine. A couple of unexpected wobbly games against Brighton and Man City probably cost us points, that’s why he is not 10/10.
Kelleher 5.5 (10 starts, 13 goals conceded, 2 clean sheets) - possibly a harsh rating given that we’ve progressed in all cups with Kelleher in goal and won both league games he started, but there is no denying that he soured his reputation by letting in several easy goals. There is now major doubt about him ever being good enough to be Alli’s successor.
Alexander-Arnold 7.5 (23 games, 8 assists, 2 goals) - the biggest tactical conundrum of 2023 Liverpool, playing in an ever-evolving hybrid RB/CM position and gradually transitioning into a midfielder. For all the legitimate conversations about the pros and cons of his tactical role, on an individual level he is undoubtedly having a good season, showing greater defensive responsibility, growing as a leader after getting the vice captaincy and producing a couple of match-winning displays. The only reason his rating is not higher is that it still doesn’t feel like his talent has been fully realized yet.
Robertson 6.5 (8 games, 0 assists, 1 goal) - started the season with more energy and authority than last year and managed to convince that it’s possible to complement Trent’s hybrid role defensively and also remain to be a factor in attack. Single-handedly won us a difficult game vs Wolves, where he also was a captain for the first time. The shoulder injury on Scotland duty robbed him of most of the season until now. Lack of assists is one possible area of concern.
Tsimikas 6.5 (17 games, 3 assists, 0 goals) - took a while to get going after stepping in for Robbo, but found his form in that 2nd half against Brentford and has been good since. Freak injury means he will miss most of the rest of the season, leaving us short at left-back.
Konate 6.0 (19 games, 1 assists, 0 goals) - showed glimpses of his high class, but in truth so far it’s been an indifferent season for Ibu. Lost his place to Matip in the early part of the season and continues to be rotated with Quansah in order to limit his workload.
Van Dijk 9 (19 games, 1 goal, 2 assists) - back to his imperious best as a defender and seems to be thriving as captain. Opposition players are starting to avoid him again; the fear factor is back. The only slight criticism is that he should be scoring more from set pieces given his physical dominance.
Matip 7 (14 games, 0 goals or assists). Legend, we’ll miss you this season.
Quansah 7.5 (15 games, 2 assists, 1 goal) - what a story and what an unexpected gift for the team! The lad takes everything in his stride, his calmness reminds people of both Matip and Van Dijk, he is technically gifted, which allowed him to meaningfully contribute in attack and physically he so far hasn’t been found wanting. The speed of his progress is beyond anyone’s wildest expectations and he is now legitimately not far behind Konate as 3rd choice CB.
Gomez 7 (15 games at RB, 4 at LB, 3 at CB, 2 assists) - another pleasant surprise! Started playing at full-back as a rotation player and gradually grew in confidence so much so that it’s hard to drop him now. Let’s hope Mr. Southgate forgot about his existence - no more international duty injuries please.
[Macca moved to Part 2]
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I’ll finish part 2 tomorrow.
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Alisson 8.5 (18 starts, 13 goals conceded, 7 clean sheets) - continues to be the best in the world, making big saves look routine. A couple of unexpected wobbly games against Brighton and Man City probably cost us points, that’s why he is not 10/10.
Kelleher 5.5 (10 starts, 13 goals conceded, 2 clean sheets) - possibly a harsh rating given that we’ve progressed in all cups with Kelleher in goal and won both league games he started, but there is no denying that he soured his reputation by letting in several easy goals. There is now major doubt about him ever being good enough to be Alli’s successor.
Alexander-Arnold 7.5 (23 games, 8 assists, 2 goals) - the biggest tactical conundrum of 2023 Liverpool, playing in an ever-evolving hybrid RB/CM position and gradually transitioning into a midfielder. For all the legitimate conversations about the pros and cons of his tactical role, on an individual level he is undoubtedly having a good season, showing greater defensive responsibility, growing as a leader after getting the vice captaincy and producing a couple of match-winning displays. The only reason his rating is not higher is that it still doesn’t feel like his talent has been fully realized yet.
Robertson 6.5 (8 games, 0 assists, 1 goal) - started the season with more energy and authority than last year and managed to convince that it’s possible to complement Trent’s hybrid role defensively and also remain to be a factor in attack. Single-handedly won us a difficult game vs Wolves, where he also was a captain for the first time. The shoulder injury on Scotland duty robbed him of most of the season until now. Lack of assists is one possible area of concern.
Tsimikas 6.5 (17 games, 3 assists, 0 goals) - took a while to get going after stepping in for Robbo, but found his form in that 2nd half against Brentford and has been good since. Freak injury means he will miss most of the rest of the season, leaving us short at left-back.
Konate 6.0 (19 games, 1 assists, 0 goals) - showed glimpses of his high class, but in truth so far it’s been an indifferent season for Ibu. Lost his place to Matip in the early part of the season and continues to be rotated with Quansah in order to limit his workload.
Van Dijk 9 (19 games, 1 goal, 2 assists) - back to his imperious best as a defender and seems to be thriving as captain. Opposition players are starting to avoid him again; the fear factor is back. The only slight criticism is that he should be scoring more from set pieces given his physical dominance.
Matip 7 (14 games, 0 goals or assists). Legend, we’ll miss you this season.
Quansah 7.5 (15 games, 2 assists, 1 goal) - what a story and what an unexpected gift for the team! The lad takes everything in his stride, his calmness reminds people of both Matip and Van Dijk, he is technically gifted, which allowed him to meaningfully contribute in attack and physically he so far hasn’t been found wanting. The speed of his progress is beyond anyone’s wildest expectations and he is now legitimately not far behind Konate as 3rd choice CB.
Gomez 7 (15 games at RB, 4 at LB, 3 at CB, 2 assists) - another pleasant surprise! Started playing at full-back as a rotation player and gradually grew in confidence so much so that it’s hard to drop him now. Let’s hope Mr. Southgate forgot about his existence - no more international duty injuries please.
[Macca moved to Part 2]
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I’ll finish part 2 tomorrow.
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