“Where Is the Spirit?” Liverpool’s Fulham Blank Sparks Scathing Player Ratings

Liverpool’s goalless draw with Fulham prompted a furious response from Anfield Agenda, with the presenter questioning the team’s effort, midfield balance and leadership. While the clean sheet offered some consolation, the assessment focused on a side struggling to impose itself physically or create meaningful attacking opportunities. “Where is the spirit and the aggression gone?” was the central question. The presenter cited Liverpool winning just four of 17 midfield duels, arguing that Fulham found it too easy to advance through the pitch. Jacquet emerged as the clearest positive, earning man of the match recognition from both the presenter and the audience. His seven out of ten contrasted sharply with the fours awarded to Kostas Tsimikas, Ryan Gravenberch and Jeremie Frimpong. Florian Wirtz received 4.5, with criticism of his passing and creative contribution balanced against concerns about the system around him. The presenter argued that replacing the number ten alone would not repair Liverpool’s midfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices