Liverpool ratings v Union Saint-Gilloise: Quansah 7, Elliott 6, Gordon 6

Jurgen Klopp's young team lose Europa League dead rubber 2-1

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  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

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  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

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  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’s clash with Manchester United. AFPShow less

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  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 ImagesShow less

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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 well. Getty ImagesShow less

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  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

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  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. APShow less

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  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

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  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

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  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 first 45 minutes. APShow less

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  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

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  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. AFP

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  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

A young Liverpool side put up a spirited fight before falling short in a 2-1 Europa League defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday.

A first senior goal for 20-year-old centre-back Jarell Quansah, their 14th different scorer this season, was the only highlight on a testing evening for Klopp's side.

Quansah's 40th-minute leveller equalled a club record 34th-successive goal-scoring match as they prepared for Manchester United on Sunday.

Liverpool's top spot in the Europa group was already secure despite a second defeat but the win took Union into the Europa Conference League play-offs.

The team's average age was just 21.9 years old - Wataru Endo, 30, five years older than the next senior player - with only Ibrahima Konate and Cody Gakpo regular names.

After the defeat, manager Klopp said his players put up a brave fight, given the circumstances.

"For some it was a really important experience and for others good for rhythm. I saw good performances," he said.

"Of course as a team it is not a fair assessment if I say now they are top of the table in Belgium and we come here, bring kids - altogether that's really difficult - but I thought we gave it a go and that's OK for me.

"Nobody got hurt, nobody is injured, so we recover, go home and go again."

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