With tears in his eyes, Mohamed Salah delivered an emotional farewell to Anfield, securing his 93rd assist for Liverpool in the Premier League during the Reds’ 1-1 draw against Brentford. Despite speculation about being benched by Arne Slot following recent criticism after the Aston Villa defeat, the 33-year-old Egyptian international started on the right wing—the position he has occupied since joining from Roma in 2017.

• Goalkeepers and defenders

  Alisson Becker (6/10):

  In what may have been his final appearance at Anfield, the Brazilian made a crucial save against Schade before half-time, though he couldn’t prevent Brentford’s equalizer.

  Curtis Jones (7/10):

  Deployed out of position at right-back, Jones impressed with his composure and involvement in Liverpool’s best attacking spells. His perfectly timed run to convert Salah’s cross gave Liverpool the lead. A minor misstep on Schade’s headed effort was unfortunate, but it highlighted Jones’ quality as potential suitors circle in the summer.

  Ibrahima Konaté (5/10):

  Aerial dominance and precision passing were on display, yet a careless foul earned him an avoidable yellow card—an uncharacteristic lapse as his contract nears expiration.

  Virgil van Dijk (6/10):

  The Dutchman was a towering presence, though Liverpool’s inability to keep a clean sheet once again left him frustrated.

  Andy Robertson (6/10):

  The captain, preferred to Kerkez for his final outing, delivered a solid if unspectacular shift. He was outmuscled by Schade for the equalizer, though few escaped criticism for the deflection. Like Salah, Robertson received a standing ovation as he left the pitch.

• Midfielders

  Ryan Gravenberch (7/10):

  Liverpool’s most energetic performer, Gravenberch surged forward repeatedly in the first half and nearly opened the scoring with a well-struck long-range effort.

  Alexis Mac Allister (5/10):

  His work rate was high, but his lack of end product remains a concern. Frustration boiled over late in a strong tackle on Igor Thiago, earning a yellow card in stoppage time.

  Dominik Szoboszlai (7/10):

  The Hungarian’s relentless movement and vision came to the fore, threading a sublime cross to Gakpo inside the box and setting up Wirtz for a golden chance. Though not flawless, he stands as Liverpool’s top contender for Player of the Season honors.

• Forwards

  Mohamed Salah (8/10):

  Determined to leave a mark on his final outing, Salah saw a sublime first-half free-kick cannon off the crossbar with Kelleher beaten. His cross to Jones not only broke the deadlock but also clinched the record for most assists in Liverpool’s Premier League history, surpassing Steven Gerrard’s tally.

  Cody Gakpo (6/10):

  Gakpo linked up well with Salah, notably setting up Jones for the opening goal. His glancing header from Szoboszlai’s cross was repelled, a reminder of the fine margins that defined the afternoon.

  Rio Ngumoha (7/10):

  The teenager showcased his fearless approach, nearly scoring with a curling effort that drifted just wide. His energy and confidence marked a promising return to the starting lineup.

• Substitutes and manager

  Florian Wirtz (6/10):

  Replacing Ngumoha late, Wirtz struggled initially but forced Kelleher into a brilliant late save to deny Liverpool a dramatic winner.

  Jeremie Frimpong (5/10):

  Substituted on for Salah on the right flank in the 74th minute, Frimpong failed to influence the contest.

  Trey Nyoni (N/A):

  Replaced Gravenberch in the 80th minute, providing fresh legs in midfield.

  Milos Kerkez (N/A):

  Stepped in for Robertson in the 83rd minute, marking his final contribution of the campaign.

  Joe Gomez (N/A):

  Entered the fray late to replace Konaté, rounding off a forgettable defensive display.

  Arne Slot (5/10):

  The manager resisted benching Salah amid recent criticism and was rewarded with a crucial assist. Ngumoha’s solid display hinted at a bright future, but defensive frailties persist and demand urgent attention ahead of the summer transfer window.