Liverpool player ratings vs Tottenham: 'Electric' 8/10 but 5/10s 'shackled' and 'wasteful' in 1-1 draw

Liverpool missed out on a chance to move up to fourth in the Premier League as they conceded another late goal to be held to a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.

The Reds’ profligacy in front of goal as they had enough chances to win the game against an ailing Spurs side. Dominik Szoboszlai scored his latest free-kick in the first half but Arne Slot’s side failed to increase their advantage. And in the 90th minute, with the door left ajar, Tottenham took full advantage when Richarlison equalised as interim boss Igor Tudor finally earned his first point in five top-flight games.

Match report

Liverpool wasted a big chance to break the deadlock on 10 minutes when Florian Wirtz slipped in Cody Gakpo but he shanked his shot well wide.

But eight minutes later, the Reds were ahead. Alexis Mac Allister’s driving run won the home side a free-kick around 25 yards from goal. It was the perfect territory for Szoboszlai, with Spurs goalkeeper Gugi Vicario getting a hand to the Hungary international’s effort but could not keep the ball out of the back of the net.

Three minutes later, Liverpool went close to doubling the advantage but Ryan Gravenberch’s shot whistled just wide of the target. Then in the 36th minute, Gakpo thought he’d scored when he hit a shot true but Vicario made a fine stop to push the ball onto the post.

And Liverpool were almost punished for failing to increase the advantage in the closing stages of the first half. Richarlison headed just wide before the striker had another aerial effort well saved by home goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

Liverpool made a bright start to the second period, with Rio Ngumoha - making his full Premier League debut - drilling an effort not too far wide before having a shot saved by Vicario.

Then the Reds were left to rue their wastefulness, with substitutes Hugo Ekitike and Mo Salah failing to convert decent opportunities. And in the 90th minute, Liverpool’s profligacy was well and truly punished. Slot’s men failed to deal with a long ball, with Randal Kolo Muani picking out Richarlison, who kept his composure to slot beyond Alisson.

It was a familiar feeling that has constantly undermined the Reds’ season. While Slot’s men are up to fifth and in the Champions League qualification berths, they should have also leapfrogged Aston Villa and bolstered their European hopes further.

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