LIVERPOOL RATINGS: A mixed night for the Liverpool stopper, who pulled off several nice saves from close range, but was arguably beaten too easily at his near-post for Union’s second goal. Reuters
Caoimhin Kelleher 7/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: A mixed night for the Liverpool stopper, who pulled off several nice saves from close range, but was arguably beaten too easily at his near-post for Union’s second goal. Reuters
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: A mixed night for the Liverpool stopper, who pulled off several nice saves from close range, but was arguably beaten too easily at his near-post for Union’s second goal. Reuters
Really struggled at right-back for Liverpool, getting caught out positionally time and time again before picking up a yellow card. Good learning experience for the youngster. AFP
Conor Bradley 4/10
Really struggled at right-back for Liverpool, getting caught out positionally time and time again before picking up a yellow card. Good learning experience for the youngster. AFP
Really struggled at right-back for Liverpool, getting caught out positionally time and time again before picking up a yellow card. Good learning experience for the youngster. AFP
Distributed the ball nicely when in possession, and was responsible for keeping Union’s lead to just one goal in the first half. He was replaced by Joe Gomez at the break, with a view to the weekend’s clash with Manchester United. AFP
Ibrahima Konate 6/10
Distributed the ball nicely when in possession, and was responsible for keeping Union’s lead to just one goal in the first half. He was replaced by Joe Gomez at the break, with a view to the weekend’s clash with Manchester United. AFP
Distributed the ball nicely when in possession, and was responsible for keeping Union’s lead to just one goal in the first half. He was replaced by Joe Gomez at the break, with a view to the weekend’s
Scored his first goal for Liverpool with a neat finish from a corner kick. While life at the other end of the pitch was more testing, he generally held his own – even when he was left isolated. Getty Images
Jarell Quansah 7/10
Scored his first goal for Liverpool with a neat finish from a corner kick. While life at the other end of the pitch was more testing, he generally held his own – even when he was left isolated. Getty Images
Scored his first goal for Liverpool with a neat finish from a corner kick. While life at the other end of the pitch was more testing, he generally held his own – even when he was left isolated. Getty
Endured a tough time of it, being pinned back by waves of Union attacks. The left-back was subbed off in the second half. AP
Luke Chambers 6/10
Endured a tough time of it, being pinned back by waves of Union attacks. The left-back was subbed off in the second half. AP
Endured a tough time of it, being pinned back by waves of Union attacks. The left-back was subbed off in the second half. AP
Had a quiet game after his heroics at the weekend against Crystal Palace. Still, looked the most likely of Liverpool’s players to make something happen in the final 10 minutes. Getty Images
Harvey Elliott 6/10
Had a quiet game after his heroics at the weekend against Crystal Palace. Still, looked the most likely of Liverpool’s players to make something happen in the final 10 minutes. Getty Images
Had a quiet game after his heroics at the weekend against Crystal Palace. Still, looked the most likely of Liverpool’s players to make something happen in the final 10 minutes. Getty Images
Loose in possession at times, having been rushed by opposition midfielders. The Japan international was replaced at the break. Getty Images
Wataru Endo 5/10
Loose in possession at times, having been rushed by opposition midfielders. The Japan international was replaced at the break. Getty Images
Loose in possession at times, having been rushed by opposition midfielders. The Japan international was replaced at the break. Getty Images
Liverpool’s best player on the night, having whipped in the corner kick which eventually resulted in Quansah’s equaliser. The 22-year-old shouldered the responsibility of being stand-in captain very well. Getty Images
Curtis Jones 7/10
Liverpool’s best player on the night, having whipped in the corner kick which eventually resulted in Quansah’s equaliser. The 22-year-old shouldered the responsibility of being stand-in captain very well. Getty Images
Liverpool’s best player on the night, having whipped in the corner kick which eventually resulted in Quansah’s equaliser. The 22-year-old shouldered the responsibility of being stand-in captain very w
Not quite at his explosive best after recently returning from injury. All too often, his end product lacked real quality in the final third. AP
Ben Doak 5/10
Not quite at his explosive best after recently returning from injury. All too often, his end product lacked real quality in the final third. AP
Not quite at his explosive best after recently returning from injury. All too often, his end product lacked real quality in the final third. AP
Looked very tidy with the ball at his feet, retaining possession well with close control and poise. The youngster lasted an hour in what was his first Liverpool start in almost two years after injury. AP
Kaide Gordon 6/10
Looked very tidy with the ball at his feet, retaining possession well with close control and poise. The youngster lasted an hour in what was his first Liverpool start in almost two years after injury. AP
Looked very tidy with the ball at his feet, retaining possession well with close control and poise. The youngster lasted an hour in what was his first Liverpool start in almost two years after injury.
The Dutchman cut an isolated figure up front for Liverpool, generally feeding off scraps and stray long-balls. Even so, when he did get the ball, he was frequently wasteful. Getty Images
Cody Gakpo 5/10
The Dutchman cut an isolated figure up front for Liverpool, generally feeding off scraps and stray long-balls. Even so, when he did get the ball, he was frequently wasteful. Getty Images
The Dutchman cut an isolated figure up front for Liverpool, generally feeding off scraps and stray long-balls. Even so, when he did get the ball, he was frequently wasteful. Getty Images
SUBS: Gravenberch (Endo HT). The summer signing added real energy to Liverpool’s attack. His direct runs and skill almost breached the Union backline late on. Getty Images
Ryan Gravenberch 7/10
SUBS: Gravenberch (Endo HT). The summer signing added real energy to Liverpool’s attack. His direct runs and skill almost breached the Union backline late on. Getty Images
SUBS: Gravenberch (Endo HT). The summer signing added real energy to Liverpool’s attack. His direct runs and skill almost breached the Union backline late on. Getty Images
(Konate HT). Helped shore up the defensive line. While Union still had plenty of chances after his introduction, his pace stopped many dangerous through-balls that caught the away side out in the first 45 minutes. AP
Joe Gomez 6/10
(Konate HT). Helped shore up the defensive line. While Union still had plenty of chances after his introduction, his pace stopped many dangerous through-balls that caught the away side out in the first 45 minutes. AP
(Konate HT). Helped shore up the defensive line. While Union still had plenty of chances after his introduction, his pace stopped many dangerous through-balls that caught the away side out in the firs
(Chambers 63). Replaced fellow academy graduate Chambers at left-back. One or two over-zealous tackles aside, Scanlon settled nicely into his position. AP
Calum Scanlon 6/10
(Chambers 63). Replaced fellow academy graduate Chambers at left-back. One or two over-zealous tackles aside, Scanlon settled nicely into his position. AP
(Chambers 63). Replaced fellow academy graduate Chambers at left-back. One or two over-zealous tackles aside, Scanlon settled nicely into his position. AP
(Gordon 75). Was lively on the counter, drawing fouls which helped drag Liverpool further up the pitch in the final 20 minutes. He also looked comfortable on the ball for the most part. AFP
James McConnell 6/10
(Gordon 75). Was lively on the counter, drawing fouls which helped drag Liverpool further up the pitch in the final 20 minutes. He also looked comfortable on the ball for the most part. AFP
(Gordon 75). Was lively on the counter, drawing fouls which helped drag Liverpool further up the pitch in the final 20 minutes. He also looked comfortable on the ball for the most part. AFP
(Doak 63). Got into some dangerous positions, taking the ball down well initially before running into an opposition defender. Another frustrating cameo from the Uruguayan livewire. Getty Images
Darwin Nunez 5/10
(Doak 63). Got into some dangerous positions, taking the ball down well initially before running into an opposition defender. Another frustrating cameo from the Uruguayan livewire. Getty Images
(Doak 63). Got into some dangerous positions, taking the ball down well initially before running into an opposition defender. Another frustrating cameo from the Uruguayan livewire. Getty Images

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Jurgen Klopp's young team lose Europa League dead rubber 2-1

Tom Fenton

December 15, 2023

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A young Liverpool side put up a spirited fight before falling short in a 2-1 Europa League defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday.

A first senior goal for 20-year-old centre-back Jarell Quansah, their 14th different scorer this season, was the only highlight on a testing evening for Klopp's side.

Quansah's 40th-minute leveller equalled a club record 34th-successive goal-scoring match as they prepared for Manchester United on Sunday.

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Liverpool's top spot in the Europa group was already secure despite a second defeat but the win took Union into the Europa Conference League play-offs.

The team's average age was just 21.9 years old - Wataru Endo, 30, five years older than the next senior player - with only Ibrahima Konate and Cody Gakpo regular names.

After the defeat, manager Klopp said his players put up a brave fight, given the circumstances.

"For some it was a really important experience and for others good for rhythm. I saw good performances," he said.

"Of course as a team it is not a fair assessment if I say now they are top of the table in Belgium and we come here, bring kids - altogether that's really difficult - but I thought we gave it a go and that's OK for me.

"Nobody got hurt, nobody is injured, so we recover, go home and go again."

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Day 5, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance

Moment of the day When Dilruwan Perera dismissed Yasir Shah to end Pakistan’s limp resistance, the Sri Lankans charged around the field with the fevered delirium of a side not used to winning. Trouble was, they had not. The delivery was deemed a no ball. Sri Lanka had a nervy wait, but it was merely a stay of execution for the beleaguered hosts.

Stat of the day – 5 Pakistan have lost all 10 wickets on the fifth day of a Test five times since the start of 2016. It is an alarming departure for a side who had apparently erased regular collapses from their resume. “The only thing I can say, it’s not a mitigating excuse at all, but that’s a young batting line up, obviously trying to find their way,” said Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s coach.

The verdict Test matches in the UAE are known for speeding up on the last two days, but this was extreme. The first two innings of this Test took 11 sessions to complete. The remaining two were done in less than four. The nature of Pakistan’s capitulation at the end showed just how difficult the transition is going to be in the post Misbah-ul-Haq era.

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Favourite holiday destination: Being at home in Australia, as I travel all over the world for work. It’s great to just hang out with my husband and family.

 

 

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