“Elliott Shines, Tsimikas Struggles: Liverpool Player Ratings After Shocking Defeat to Brighton”

Harvey Elliott (8/10): Liverpool’s top performer. Opened the scoring and consistently troubled the Brighton defence with his energy and creativity.

Dominik Szoboszlai (7.5/10): Curled in a stunning free-kick and brought flair and imagination to Liverpool’s midfield.

Alisson (7/10): Pulled off multiple key saves to keep Liverpool within reach, despite the result.

Conor Bradley (7/10): Delivered the assist for Elliott’s goal and balanced attacking runs with solid defensive work.

Cody Gakpo (6.5/10): Involved in dangerous attacks and created chances, but couldn’t find the net.

Jarell Quansah (6/10): Showed calmness at the back and glimpses of his potential, though still developing.

Federico Chiesa (6/10): Had a few bright moments going forward but lacked consistent impact throughout the match.

Ryan Gravenberch (5/10): Failed to stamp his authority on the midfield, often bypassed in key moments.

Mohamed Salah (5/10): Had opportunities to score, including a big miss from close range, but couldn’t capitalize.

Ibrahima Konaté (5/10): A steady but uninspiring display at the back — did his job without standing out.

Kostas Tsimikas (5/10): Contributed little on either end; struggled to make a notable impact.

Luis Díaz (5/10): Had a shot blocked early but faded as the game went on, unable to influence proceedings.

Darwin Núñez (5/10): Brought on to change the game but didn’t manage to affect the outcome.

Curtis Jones (5/10): Tried to add urgency in midfield but lacked the creativity to shift momentum.

Wataru Endo (5/10): Came on late and couldn’t make a difference in the closing stages.