Darwin Nunez 5/10
(Doak 63). Got into some dangerous positions, taking the ball down well initially before running into an opposition defender. Another frustrating cameo from the Uruguayan livewire. Getty Images
Caoimhin Kelleher 7/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: A mixed night for the Liverpool stopper, who pulled off several nice saves from close range, but was arguably beaten too easily at his near-post for Union’s second goal. Reuters
Conor Bradley 4/10
Really struggled at right-back for Liverpool, getting caught out positionally time and time again before picking up a yellow card. Good learning experience for the youngster. AFP
Ibrahima Konate 6/10
Distributed the ball nicely when in possession, and was responsible for keeping Union’s lead to just one goal in the first half. He was replaced by Joe Gomez at the break, with a view to the weekend’sShow more
Jarell Quansah 7/10
Scored his first goal for Liverpool with a neat finish from a corner kick. While life at the other end of the pitch was more testing, he generally held his own – even when he was left isolated. Getty Show more
Luke Chambers 6/10
Endured a tough time of it, being pinned back by waves of Union attacks. The left-back was subbed off in the second half. AP
Harvey Elliott 6/10
Had a quiet game after his heroics at the weekend against Crystal Palace. Still, looked the most likely of Liverpool’s players to make something happen in the final 10 minutes. Getty Images
Wataru Endo 5/10
Loose in possession at times, having been rushed by opposition midfielders. The Japan international was replaced at the break. Getty Images
Curtis Jones 7/10
Liverpool’s best player on the night, having whipped in the corner kick which eventually resulted in Quansah’s equaliser. The 22-year-old shouldered the responsibility of being stand-in captain very wShow more
Ben Doak 5/10
Not quite at his explosive best after recently returning from injury. All too often, his end product lacked real quality in the final third. AP
Kaide Gordon 6/10
Looked very tidy with the ball at his feet, retaining possession well with close control and poise. The youngster lasted an hour in what was his first Liverpool start in almost two years after injury.Show more
Cody Gakpo 5/10
The Dutchman cut an isolated figure up front for Liverpool, generally feeding off scraps and stray long-balls. Even so, when he did get the ball, he was frequently wasteful. Getty Images
Ryan Gravenberch 7/10
SUBS: Gravenberch (Endo HT). The summer signing added real energy to Liverpool’s attack. His direct runs and skill almost breached the Union backline late on. Getty Images
Joe Gomez 6/10
(Konate HT). Helped shore up the defensive line. While Union still had plenty of chances after his introduction, his pace stopped many dangerous through-balls that caught the away side out in the firsShow more
Calum Scanlon 6/10
(Chambers 63). Replaced fellow academy graduate Chambers at left-back. One or two over-zealous tackles aside, Scanlon settled nicely into his position. AP
James McConnell 6/10
(Gordon 75). Was lively on the counter, drawing fouls which helped drag Liverpool further up the pitch in the final 20 minutes. He also looked comfortable on the ball for the most part. AFPDarwin Nunez 5/10
(Doak 63). Got into some dangerous positions, taking the ball down well initially before running into an opposition defender. Another frustrating cameo from the Uruguayan livewire. Getty ImagesCaoimhin Kelleher 7/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: A mixed night for the Liverpool stopper, who pulled off several nice saves from close range, but was arguably beaten too easily at his near-post for Union’s second goal. ReutersConor Bradley 4/10
Really struggled at right-back for Liverpool, getting caught out positionally time and time again before picking up a yellow card. Good learning experience for the youngster. AFPIbrahima Konate 6/10
Distributed the ball nicely when in possession, and was responsible for keeping Union’s lead to just one goal in the first half. He was replaced by Joe Gomez at the break, with a view to the weekend’sShow moreJarell Quansah 7/10
Scored his first goal for Liverpool with a neat finish from a corner kick. While life at the other end of the pitch was more testing, he generally held his own – even when he was left isolated. Getty Show moreLuke Chambers 6/10
Endured a tough time of it, being pinned back by waves of Union attacks. The left-back was subbed off in the second half. APHarvey Elliott 6/10
Had a quiet game after his heroics at the weekend against Crystal Palace. Still, looked the most likely of Liverpool’s players to make something happen in the final 10 minutes. Getty ImagesWataru Endo 5/10
Loose in possession at times, having been rushed by opposition midfielders. The Japan international was replaced at the break. Getty ImagesCurtis Jones 7/10
Liverpool’s best player on the night, having whipped in the corner kick which eventually resulted in Quansah’s equaliser. The 22-year-old shouldered the responsibility of being stand-in captain very wShow moreBen Doak 5/10
Not quite at his explosive best after recently returning from injury. All too often, his end product lacked real quality in the final third. APKaide Gordon 6/10
Looked very tidy with the ball at his feet, retaining possession well with close control and poise. The youngster lasted an hour in what was his first Liverpool start in almost two years after injury.Show moreCody Gakpo 5/10
The Dutchman cut an isolated figure up front for Liverpool, generally feeding off scraps and stray long-balls. Even so, when he did get the ball, he was frequently wasteful. Getty ImagesRyan Gravenberch 7/10
SUBS: Gravenberch (Endo HT). The summer signing added real energy to Liverpool’s attack. His direct runs and skill almost breached the Union backline late on. Getty ImagesJoe Gomez 6/10
(Konate HT). Helped shore up the defensive line. While Union still had plenty of chances after his introduction, his pace stopped many dangerous through-balls that caught the away side out in the firsShow moreCalum Scanlon 6/10
(Chambers 63). Replaced fellow academy graduate Chambers at left-back. One or two over-zealous tackles aside, Scanlon settled nicely into his position. APJames McConnell 6/10
(Gordon 75). Was lively on the counter, drawing fouls which helped drag Liverpool further up the pitch in the final 20 minutes. He also looked comfortable on the ball for the most part. AFPDarwin Nunez 5/10
(Doak 63). Got into some dangerous positions, taking the ball down well initially before running into an opposition defender. Another frustrating cameo from the Uruguayan livewire. Getty ImagesLiverpool ratings v Union Saint-Gilloise: Quansah 7, Elliott 6, Gordon 6
Jurgen Klopp's young team lose Europa League dead rubber 2-1
Tom Fenton
December 15, 2023