How the Reds rated at Selhurst Park.
Despite taking an early lead at Selhurst Park through Rickie Lambert, Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace 3-1 after the hosts made a resurgent comeback.
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Here are how the Reds rated in South London.
22. Simon Mignolet – 5
Despite one sharp save to deny Yannick Bolasie the goalkeeper was a shambles at the back once more and had no command over his box or defence.
19. Javier Manquillo – 5
Up against Bolasie the Atletico Madrid loanee struggled and the fact he is at Anfield for two seasons is looking increasingly like too long.
37. Martin Skrtel – 6
Hardly groundbreaking but the Slovakia international is the most solid thing the Merseysiders have at the back currently.
6. Dejan Lovren – 4
We’re not entirely sure this is the same centre-back who won all the plaudits at Southampton last term as Lovren once again was a complete liability.
2. Glen Johnson – 7
It was actually a good display from the 30-year-old filling in at left-back and Johnson kept Jason Puncheon quiet.
8. Steven Gerrard – 5
Another poor display from the captain who’s passing was unusually poor and he did little to inspire.
24. Joe Allen (Can, 74′) – 6
Suffered a nasty head injury and it seemed to affect the Welshman’s usually neat passing technique.
20. Adam Lallana (Borini, 72′) – 7
A great display from the England international who was one of very few positives for Brendan Rodgers and Lallana’s pass for Lambert’s opener was sublime.
31. Raheem Sterling – 6
Lively at times, but the 19-year-old continues to struggle to find the same sort of form he showed last campaign.
10. Philippe Coutinho – 6
At least the Brazilian showed invention, even if it didn’t always pay off for Coutinho.
9. Rickie Lambert – 7
Finally scored a goal after his summer move from the Saints, just a shame for the striker that it didn’t help his team win.
Substitutions:
29. Fabio Borini – 5
Came on to add some attacking verve, but once again failed to provide it.
23. Emre Can – 5
Has shown promise and could well be a star of the future, but Allen was probably better staying on.
Manager – Brendan Rodgers – 4
A complete lack of inventiveness from the Northern Irishman and his exit from Anfield could be nearer than he expects.