Liverpool player ratings from the disastrous Premier League loss to Aston Villa

Liverpool player ratings from the disastrous Premier League loss to Aston Villa

Briefly

"Still without their place in Europe's top competition for 2026/27 secured, Liverpool suffered a miserable 4-2 loss against Aston Villa and played as though they were comfortably strolling toward back-to-back league titles, producing a lifeless display that failed to generate a goal from open play."

"Additionally, not only did it mark Liverpool's first league defeat at Villa Park since 2020, but it was also the first time an Arne Slot side had conceded four goals in a Premier League match, and they have now equaled their most defeats in all competitions in a single season this century (19) - the perfect sour cherry on top of what has been a miserable campaign."

"Giorgi Mamardashvili: 5.5/10- There was not much he could have done about Rogers' opening goal and McGinn's super hit, but he needed to handle Villa's third far better, as the rebound should have been claimed cleanly rather than spilled into danger. His distribution was also absolutely shambolic once again, an issue I've pointed out repeatedly, most notably when he completely whiffed on a clearance outside his own box 10 minutes into the first half, nearly gifting Villa a free goal."

"Virgil van Dijk: 7.5/10- While the result was far from what anyone would have wanted, Virgil tried to lift the team the way a captain should, scoring a brace of headed goals from set pieces with excellent finishes on both occasions. Ultimately, it proved to be in vain, and he could hardly be blamed for any of Villa's four goals. Overall, it was a very solid individual performance from the skipper."