Liverpool made it three wins from three in the Premier League as they swatted Wolves aside on an emotional afternoon at Anfield.
The day was all about Diogo Jota, with both his former clubs coming together to pay tribute to one of their favourite sons.
Jota’s sons led Liverpool out as mascots before the game, with the subsequent match feeling meaningless in light of the Portuguese’s tragic passing.
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Nevertheless, the Reds still had a Christmas show to put on, with Florian Wirtz in particular rising to the occasion.
Despite Wirtz’s excellence, Liverpool still fell short of their usual standards as they clung on against the Premier League’s bottom side. Here’s how Rousing The Kop rated the players on their final fixture of 2025.
Defence
Alisson Becker, 7: Had little to do in the first-half and was powerless to stop the Wolves goal. Made a good save but was let down by his defence who didn’t react quickly enough. Was safe and secure with a couple of shots from range.
Jeremie Frimpong, 8: There was some intrigue over who would start at right-back for Liverpool, but with Conor Bradley not passed fit, Frimpong started and, after a slow start, burst into life for the Reds. His driving run and assist for Ryan Gravenberch opened the game up, and he looked threatening in attack throughout, moving to right wing after Federico Chiesa’s withdrawal.
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Ibrahima Konate:, 6: Konate was a slight injury doubt heading into this one, and although he was ultimately fine, he did not look quite at his best. Struggled to deal with the physical Tolu Arokodare. One errant pass towards Virgil van Dijk almost put Liverpool in danger.
Virgil van Dijk, 7: Dealt better with Arokodare and was as dominant as ever. Didn’t put a foot wrong despite the defence creaking a little.
Milos Kerkez, 7: Kerkez has been much improved recently and that continued with an all-action display on Saturday. Combined well with Wirtz ahead of him and was a constant threat on the overlap.
Midfield
Curtis Jones, 5: Jones has been one of Liverpool’s best players in recent weeks, but he was poor on Saturday. Passing radar was off right from the word go, and he couldn’t seem to find a red shirt. Improved as the game went on, but not one of his better displays.
Ryan Gravenberch, 7: Like Jones, Gravenberch started the game in slightly sloppy fashion in possession, but soon delivered the game’s breakthrough moment. The Dutchman has been scoring more of late and his clinical finish to put Liverpool ahead was exactly what was needed.
Alexis Mac Allister, 6: Began the game in lively fashion as one of Liverpool’s two ‘duel 10s’ but faded as the game progressed. Came close with a swerving, drilled effort which crept wide of the far post.
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Attack
Florian Wirtz, 8: Wirtz has been improving steadily recently without putting tangible numbers on the board. That changed last weekend at Tottenham and continued as the 22-year-old scored a lovely first Premier League goal. He was on it right from the start, looking sharp and lively while bamboozling Wolves players with excellent footwork. Deserved his goal when it came and although he faded in the second-half, he remained Liverpool’s best player by some distance.
Hugo Ekitike, 7: With Alexander Isak injured for the foreseeable future, much weighs on the shoulders of Ekitike. Thankfully, the Frenchman doesn’t look like it bothers him one bit. The assist for Wirtz was delightful and pure Ekitike: balance, poise and perfect timing. Otherwise worked hard but couldn’t quite find his rhythm.
Federico Chiesa, 6: Arne Slot answered the clamour to start Chiesa, and largely got what he expected from the Italian. Despite being full of hard-running, Chiesa wasn’t always on the same wavelength as his teammates, but still provided a decent threat from the Liverpool right,
Substitutes
Conor Bradley, 7: Came on at right-back and helped shore up a slightly wobbling back line. Made one, brilliant last-ditch challenge to deny Jhon Arias a shot in the six-yard box.
Cody Gakpo, N/A: A pleasing sight to see Gakpo come on for the final five minutes plus injury time, but he didn’t have enough time to make an impact.
Trey Nyoni, N/A: Came on for a second week in a row during injury time.
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