Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool Player Ratings: Alisson Error & Slot Tactics End Unbeaten Run

Jacob
24th January 2026
Alisson Becker reacts to his error against Bournemouth alongside a frustrated Arne Slot on the touchline.

Liverpool was beaten by Bournemouth on the last kick of the game on a goal from close quarters by Amine Adil.

  • Alisson (5/10): Couldn’t do anything about the two goals, and got a big save late, but could not stop the Cherries’ game-winner
  • Frimpong (6/10): Forgettable game, but made no mistakes.
  • Van Dijk (5/10): Poor clearance led to Bournemouth's first goal and kept Jimenez onside for the second, but then scored on a corner just before the half
  • Gomez (6/10): Injured in the first half, not much impact and was off the pitch for Bournemouth’s second goal.
  • Kerkez (5/10): Poor communication with Van Dijk on the second goal, and was subbed off at halftime.
  • Wirtz (5/10): Missed a sitter in the 85th minute that would have given Liverpool the win
  • Salah (7/10): Bright first 20 minutes, but faded after that until Szoboszlai's assist.
  • Mac Allister (6/10): Quiet game and subbed off at the hour mark
  • Szoboszlai (7/10): Strong in the midfield, but could have done better on corners
  • Gakpo (5/10): The pairing with Salah did not quite come off
  • Gravenberch (6/10): Solid but no impact

The Substitutes

  • Endo (7/10): Very good after coming on
  • Robertson (7/10): Had a strong game after coming on and earned a corner
  • Jones (7/10):  Had a strong shot blocked as the Reds were pushing for an equaliser
  • Ekitiké (6/10): Got in good spaces but could not get off a shot
  • Ngumoha (8/10): Drew the foul that set up Szoboszlai's equaliser

Man of the Match

  • Ngumoha The youngster, made a huge impact after coming on. Drew the foul that set up the equaliser and could have drawn a penalty had he gone down in the box earlier in the match

The Manager

  • Arne Slot (4/10): Changed formations to a 4-2-2-2 after going 13 straight unbeaten with a 4-2-3-1 and also waited too long to sub Gomez off, allowing Bournemouth to score their second goal against 10 men.