Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool Player Ratings: Szoboszlai & Gakpo Rescue Point

LFC Globe
23rd August 2026
St. James' Park stadium view following Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Newcastle United

Domonik Szoboszlai buried a penalty on the final kick of the game as Liverpool shared points with Newcastle after a 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park. New signee Victor Munoz drew the penalty in the 99th minute after coming on as a sub.

  • Alisson (6/10): Nothing he could do about the two goals
  • Van Dijk  (6/10): Some good moments in the back, but needs to mentor the younger players on the back line 
  • Jacquet (5/10): Not bad, but like the rest of the defense, was caught out too often  
  • Kerkez  (4/10): Struggled defensively; will have to do better in the future
  • Wirtz (5/10): Quiet game, needs to have more of an impact if he gets starter's minutes
  • Szoboszlai (7/10): Created chances from set pieces and was solid coming forward. Buried a penalty in stoppage time. 
  • Isak (5/10): Missed an open net, but was under tremendous pressure playing against his old team
  • Gakpo (7/10):  Grabbed the equalizer and created other chances
  • Frimpong (6/10): Some solid moments, but not enough for a higher rating
  • Gravenberch (6/10):  Strong in his midfield role. No real mistakes
  • Ngumoha (5/10): Needed to see more bounce and electricity from the lad 

Substitutes

  • Mac Allister (6/10): A couple of good passes to set up some late chance
  • Muñoz (7/10): The brightest of the subs
  • Araújo (5/10): Looked like he lacked pace coming off the bench
  • Koumas (6/10): Earned a late corner

Man of the Match

Gakpo

The Manager 

  • Andoni Iraola (6/10): Needs to find an answer at the back. We will see how he adjusts next match

LFC Globe Verdict

The Reds were lucky to get a point, but they will take it. The Reds need to find answers against the counterattack, and they cannot be completely happy, but this is a better result than a loss.

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