Liverpool vs Leeds Player Ratings: Szoboszlai Stars in Frustrating Anfield Draw

LFC Globe
1st January 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai in action for Liverpool during the match against Leeds United at Anfield.

Liverpool put forth an uninspired effort for 90 minutes at Anfield as they slogged to a 0-0 draw with Leeds United on New Year’s Day. In fact, it was the first time the Reds had a scoreless draw since 2023 vs Manchester United.

  • Alisson (6/10): Had a bad giveaway but made up for it with a save moments later. He now has 100 clean sheets for the club
  • Frimpong (7/10): Continually beat his man down the far side of the pitch
  • Van Dijk (7/10): Put a big chance just wide in the 70th minute, but was solid on the back line  
  • Konate (5/10): Was beaten to the ball on Leeds' potential goal that was called offside  
  • Wirtz 5/10):  Forgettable performance after such a strong match vs. Wolves 
  • Szoboszlai (8/10): Forced a save in the second half and was a strong presence all the way through 
  • Bradley(6/10): Made some nice runs up from the back but could not connect with teammates
  • Jones (5/10): Lacked his usual sharpness in midfield  
  • Ekitiké  (5/10): Made some good runs, but was caught offside too often
  • Robertson (7/10): Some strong crosses in the first half
  • Gravenberch (6/10): Had a strong tackle in the second half to stop a Leeds counter 

The Substitutes

  • Kerkez (6/10): Did not really have an impact in nearly 20 minutes
  • Mac Allister (7/10): Strong midfield play during his time on the bench 
  • Gakpo (5/10): Needless foul late that ended a Liverpool attack
  • Chiesa (7/10): Some good moments going forward as Liverpool were pushing for a late winner
  • Ngumoha (6/10): He was brought on to change the game, but was too tentative with the ball at his feet.

Man of the Match

  • Szboszlai He created chances for others and had a few of his own.

The Manager

  • Arne Slot (5/10): Had the Reds playing too safely. To his credit, he did bring on subs late to impact the game, but he should have done it sooner 
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