Florian Wirtz ranks among Liverpool's better performers this season, while Jeremie Frimpong is the lowest-rated player, according to the ECHO's player ratings. The Reds remain unbeaten under new head coach Andoni Iraola but have dropped points in three of their five Premier League games so far this campaign.
Gakpo leads the way
Cody Gakpo (average score 7.33) is leading by some distance following his impressive response to almost leaving the club in the summer, already notching two goals and four assists in six outings. Jeremy Jacquet (6.71) has made an impact since his arrival from Rennes, his form rewarded with a first call-up to the France senior national team.
Alisson Becker (6.67) delivered an excellent performance at Bournemouth, evidence of how important he remains when fully fit. Alexis Mac Allister (6.57) might be unhappy at not yet being offered a new contract, but is channelling that into much-improved performances on last season.
Wirtz and others in the middle
Ronald Araujo (6.33) stepped in from the bench at centre-back in the opening weeks, but it's as a right-back that the on-loan defender has demonstrated the value of his transfer. Alexander Isak (6.33) had a tough opening weekend at former club Newcastle United but has since blossomed with four goals and an assist.
Given the ongoing debate over his usefulness for Liverpool, that Florian Wirtz (6.33) ranks among the better players highlights that, while inconsistent, he merits his place in the team. Virgil van Dijk (6.17) has been quietly effective at the heart of defence in cajoling Jacquet through his first Liverpool steps, benefiting from extra security in midfield with three successive Premier League clean sheets.
Victor Munoz (6.17) shone during the opening few games but is still to properly settle, while fellow new wing signing Bradley Barcola (6.00) has been the epitome of steady as he adjusts to the English game.
Frimpong underperforming
Rio Ngumoha (5.80) is ranked quite low despite a fine showing against Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup, his mark affected by some ineffective showings from the bench. Milos Kerkez (5.71) started the season poorly but has gradually improved, while fellow Hungary international Dominik Szoboszlai (5.71) has struggled to get close to last season's form.
Ryan Gravenberch (5.33) has been the one midfielder struggling to initially grasp the Iraola approach, but no player has underperformed as much as Jeremie Frimpong (5.20), although the Dutchman has shown more encouraging signs in his last two outings.
