The group phases of Euro 2024 have concluded and Liverpool can have seven representatives within the first knockout spherical, however how did the Reds contingent get on of their respective three group video games?
A complete of 10 Liverpool gamers have been chosen to characterize their nation on this summer time’s event, and it has been a blended bag of performances and outcomes.
Seven Reds will see their time prolonged after qualifying for the final 16, however right here we have a look at how all of them bought on and provides them a score for his or her function of their respective teams.
Andy Robertson – 6 (out of 10)
Appearances: 3Minutes: 269Progress to knockouts: No
Andy Robertson was on the cusp of greatness with Scotland, solely to endure heartbreak within the remaining match towards Hungary to crash out of the event.
The Scot supplied an attacking thrust to his aspect however was not as inventive as he has proven he could be at Anfield.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6
Appearances: 3Minutes: 129Progress to knockouts: Sure
Chosen as a midfielder and subsequently used as Gareth Southgate’s scapegoat, it has been a troublesome event up to now for the Reds’ vice-captain.
He created probably the most possibilities (three) of any England participant within the group phases, however like his team-mates discovered it troublesome to shine amid his supervisor’s tactical shortcomings.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 6
Appearances: 3Minutes: 270Progress to knockouts: No
Regardless of an help and three massive possibilities created (just one participant on the Euros has created extra), Dominik Szoboszlai was unable to steer his aspect to the knockout phases.
He didn’t set the world on hearth and visibly confirmed frustration at Hungary’s scenario all through matches.
If we’re searching for positives, he was managed rigorously by Hungary away from matchdays – which Liverpool will respect.
Virgil van Dijk – 6
Appearances: 3Minutes: 270Progressing to knockouts: Sure
It hasn’t been the defensive masterclass we had anticipated all through the whole thing of the event to date, he was suspect within the defeat to Austria having been in no man’s land on a number of events.
He’s minimize a pissed off determine as a rule after one win, one draw and one defeat, however will now be key for any hopes of additional development.
Cody Gakpo – 8
Appearances: 3Minutes: 261Progress to knockouts: Sure
It has been a constructive event for Cody Gakpo, simply Liverpool’s finest performer and he has given us lots to consider on the subject of his future function having excelled on the left wing.
Two targets make him the joint-second prime goalscorer within the group stage, and he seems snug and comfortable reducing inside onto his proper foot.
Extra of that please, Cody!
Diogo Jota – 5
Appearances: 2Minutes: 42Progress to knockouts: Sure
Has been managing muscle fatigue that restricted his taking part in time, and was denied a profitable aim by semi-automated offside know-how – which is being launched within the Premier League subsequent season.
Not a lot to jot down house about and he’ll hope to have extra affect within the knockout phases.
Joe Gomez – N/A
Appearances: 0Minutes: 0Progress to knockouts: Sure
Compelled to observe England’s drab showings from the bench, it has been a event of being a bystander for Joe Gomez – which was anticipated.
His skill to play at full-back and centre-back does supply Southgate choices, however he’s not come into the supervisor’s pondering and it’s onerous to see that altering except accidents and suspension strike.
Ibrahima Konate – N/A
Appearances: 0Minutes: 0Progress to knockouts: Sure
Chilly signs within the lead-up to the opening recreation saved him on the bench, and he’s but to emerge off it as Didier Deschamps has as an alternative turned to Arsenal‘s William Saliba subsequent to Dayot Upamecano.
Having misplaced his place within the Liverpool aspect on the finish of the season, this isn’t doing something for his confidence – however a minimum of from a Reds perspective, he’s not being overworked.
Ryan Gravenberch – N/A
Appearances: 0Minutes: 0Progress to knockouts: Sure
One other Pink who has been watching the motion from the substitutes bench having discovered himself low within the pecking order.
The 22-year-old wouldn’t have had lofty expectations however the Netherlands’ lack of ability to safe development with a recreation to spare denied him the possibility at recreation time, with a behind-closed-doors pleasant the exception.
Vitezslav Jaros – N/A
Appearances: 0Minutes: 0Progressing to knockouts: No
The younger goalkeeper has watched on as Jindrich Stanek assumed the No. 1 function for the Czech Republic, although he did obtain a yellow card with out ever making it onto the pitch!
The expertise can have confirmed a useful one for him and he’s in rivalry to stay as a part of Liverpool’s senior squad subsequent season.