Liverpool player ratings as two awful and seven poor in devastating Crystal Palace loss

Liverpool's season continued to unravel when the Premier League title hopes suffered a major blow with a second home defeat inside three days.

An early goal for Eberechi Eze was sufficient to earn Crystal Palace a shock 1-0 victory at Anfield on Sunday despite the home side having 21 shots, hitting the bar and spurning a number of presentable opportunities.

And here the ECHO rates Jurgen Klopp's side with his era now seemingly drawing to a disappointing close.

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Alisson Becker 7

Twice forced into action in opening minute and then picked ball out of net. Great save from Mateta from close range second half.

Conor Bradley 5

Struggled defensively up against the tricky Eze and rarely able to venture forward effectively before picking up injury moments into second half. Subbed.

Ibrahima Konate 4

All over the place defensively for much of the first half which prompted sense of unease whenever on or near the ball. Not good.

Virgil van Dijk 5

Got away with one slip that allowed Mateta to waltz clear and too often indecisive, not least when dropping deep as others didn’t.

Andy Robertson 7

By some distance Liverpool’s best player first half, creating chances when energetically regularly raiding forward and making one heroic goalline clearance from Mateta. Quieter after break, however.

Wataru Endo 4

Hit the underside of the bar but too often slow to track back and wayward in possession, prompting growing outrage from an unhappy crowd. Subbed.

Curtis Jones 5

Brought energy to Liverpool’s efforts in the opening quarter but was soon dragged down. Kept at it second half but missed two big chances. Booked and subbed.

Alexis Mac Allister 5

Tried to get Liverpool going but looked tired, leading