Liverpool v Chelsea player ratings: Gomez 8, Salah 5; Jorginho 8, Mudryk 7

Goalless draw at Anfield dents Champions League ambitions for both sides

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  LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson 7 - A strong stop denied Benoit Badiashile in a game where the goalkeeper was calm between the posts under pressure. Reuters

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  Andy Robertson 7 - Endured a tough battle with Hakim Ziyech, but defended well – no more so than when he made a crucial block late-on against Carney Chukwuemeka. AP

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  Joe Gomez 8 - Quick to track runs, assured passing out from the back, and all-round solid performance from the 25-year-old. A real case to start more often in Jurgen Klopp’s side. Reuters

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  Ibrahima Konate 8 - Strong in the tackle and won the majority of his duels when pressing high up the pitch. Made a late challenge on Mykhaylo Mudryk that prevented a promising opportunity for the visitors. Reuters

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  James Milner 6 - Battled hard on the right-flank and defended well, though the match got much tougher for the 37-year-old when Mudryk was introduced, and he ended up receiving a booking before being substituted for Alexander-Arnold. AP

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  Stefan Bajcetic 6 - Continues to shine in Klopp’s side in a match where he adapted well. Sometimes could have been better with decision-making going forward, but overall impressive. AP

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  Thiago 7 - Broke-up the play in midfield and was often the player able to move the ball directly with precision, but some of his shorter passes were less accurate than usual. Reuters

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  Naby Keita 6 - Pressed well from midfield but there were too many inaccurate passes from Keita, who was replaced in the second half. AP

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  Harvey Elliott 5 - Struggled to make an impact on the match, but it was unclear why he was deployed on the left-flank when he is much more effective on the opposite side. AP

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  Cody Gakpo 5 - A snap-shot in the second half didn’t have enough power on it to trouble Kepa. Looked better when Darwin Nunez was introduced, but wasn’t at his best. EPA

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  Mohamed Salah 5 - Ineffective for most of the game against Marc Cucurella. That’s now just one goal in the last six matches for the Egyptian. AFP

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  SUBS: Darwin Nunez (Keita, 63) 7 - Liverpool looked much brighter when striker was introduced, with his pace allowing them to stretch the play and create opportunities in more dangerous areas. Reuters

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  Trent Alexander-Arnold (Milner, 72) N/R - Helped limit the space against Mudryk on the right-flank in a positive defensive performance, but his passing looked rushed when he gave the ball away needlessly. Reuters

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  Fabinho (Bajcetic 82) N/R - On to restore energy in a tiring midfield. Had a chance from outside the box but produced a tame effort. AP

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  Jordan Henderson (Gakpo, 82) N/R - Introduced late-on for Gakpo and helped solidify his team’s structure. Reuters

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  Curtis Jones (Elliott, 82) N/R - Showed intent and drove forward with the ball. Looked bright in the eight minutes he played. Reuters

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  CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga 7 - An assured performance throughout, deservedly earning a clean sheet. PA

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  Benoit Badiashile 7 - A bright display in just his second Premier League appearance. Made a number of quick interventions and anticipated the play well. AFP

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  Thiago Silva 8 - Showed his experience when isolated against Nunez, in an excellent defensive performance from the Chelsea centre-back. Reuters

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  Trevoh Chalobah 7 - Substituted late-on after what was a very promising performance, both with and without the ball. Reuters

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  Marc Cucurella 8 - Impressed and won the battle against Mohamed Salah, who he kept quiet for the majority of the match. EPA

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  Lewis Hall 5 - Too careless on the ball before he was replaced by Mudryk in the 55th minute. A tough day for the midfielder. AFP

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  Jorginho 8 - Stifled a number of Liverpool attacks and helped control the game for Chelsea during spells they were under pressure. The Blues' standout man in midfield. PA

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  Hakim Ziyech 7 - Chelsea’s brightest threat going forward. A mazy run through the defence was unfortunate not to end with a goal, while his service to his teammates was also impressive. Getty

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  Mason Mount 5 - Improved in the second half with more space, but drifted in and out of the game too much. Reuters

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  Conor Gallagher 6 - Pressed well from the front and looked much better when Graham Potter instructed him to play higher up in the second half. AFP

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  Kai Havertz 5 - Faded out of the game, but did have the ball in the net before it was ruled out for offside. Led Chelsea’s press well. AFP

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  SUBS: Mykhailo Mudryk (Hall, 55) 7 - Graham Potter will be encouraged, the Ukraine international threatening constantly down Liverpool’s left channel. The 22-year-old stood out with his quick dribbling ability, and it looks as though he will make an instant difference for the Blues. PA

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  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Havertz, 81) N/R - On for Havertz in the 81st minute, but didn’t really get a touch to make a difference. Reuters

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  Cesar Azpilicueta (Chalobah, 81) N/R - Showed all his experience in the 14 minutes he was on the pitch, making a number of crucial defensive plays, while easing pressure with his decision making. Getty

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  Carney Chukwuemeka (Mount, 82) N/R - Tried to get Chelsea moving forward but was slow with his final ball. AP

A season of frustration continued for Liverpool and Chelsea after a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Saturday did little to help either team’s hopes of securing Champions League qualification next season.

A game that was short on chances and quality underlined why both teams are struggling in mid table in the Premier League and face a challenge to break into the top four.

Benoit Badiashile and substitute Carney Chukwuemeka had opportunities to score in each half for Chelsea, but neither was clinical enough to make Liverpool pay.

It is now three league games without a win for Liverpool in what was Jurgen Klopp’s 1,000th game in management and his 250th in charge of the Merseyside club.

Chelsea fans got a first look at new signing Mykhailo Mudryk, who showed some promising moments when coming on as a second-half substitute.

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