The group phases of Euro 2024 have concluded and Liverpool could 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 had been chosen to symbolize 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 received on and provides them a ranking 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 provided 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 tricky event to this point 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 tough to shine amid his supervisor’s tactical shortcomings.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 6
Appearances: 3Minutes: 270Progress to knockouts: No
Regardless of an help and three huge 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 state of affairs all through matches.
If we’re on the lookout for positives, he was managed rigorously by Hungary away from matchdays – which Liverpool will admire.
Virgil van Dijk – 6
Appearances: 3Minutes: 270Progressing to knockouts: Sure
It hasn’t been the defensive masterclass we had anticipated all through the whole lot of the event to this point, he was suspect within the defeat to Austria having been in no man’s land on a number of events.
He’s reduce a annoyed 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 optimistic event for Cody Gakpo, simply Liverpool’s greatest performer and he has given us a lot to consider in relation to 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 comfy slicing 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 enjoying time, and was denied a successful objective by semi-automated offside know-how – which is being launched within the Premier League subsequent season.
Not a lot to write down dwelling about and he’ll hope to have extra affect within the knockout phases.
Joe Gomez – N/A
Appearances: 0Minutes: 0Progress to knockouts: Sure
Pressured to look at 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 arduous to see that altering until accidents and suspension strike.
Ibrahima Konate – N/A
Appearances: 0Minutes: 0Progress to knockouts: Sure
Chilly signs within the lead-up to the opening sport 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 not less than from a Reds perspective, he’s not being overworked.
Ryan Gravenberch – N/A
Appearances: 0Minutes: 0Progress to knockouts: Sure
One other Crimson 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’ incapability to safe development with a sport to spare denied him the prospect at sport 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 could have confirmed a useful one for him and he’s in rivalry to stay as a part of Liverpool’s senior squad subsequent season.
