The Euro 2024 group stage has concluded and Liverpool will field seven players for the first round of the tournament, but how did the Reds perform in each of the three group stage matches?
A total of 10 Liverpool players have been selected to represent their country in this summer’s tournament, and it has been a mixed bag of performances and results.
The Seven Reds are out for extra time after qualifying for the last 16, but here we take a look at how they fared and grade their role in each group.
Andy Robertson – 6 (out of 10)
circumstances: three
minute: 269
Knockout progress: no
Andy Robertson was at his best for Scotland but a final-day setback against Hungary saw them crash out of the tournament.
The Scot provided an attacking thrust to his side but was not as creative as he could have been at Anfield.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6
circumstances: three
minute: 129
Progress until knockout: yes
It has been a difficult tournament so far for the Reds’ vice-captain, who was used as a scapegoat by Gareth Southgate after being selected as a midfielder.
He created more chances (three) than any other England player in the group stage, but like his team-mates he struggled to shine due to the manager’s tactical shortcomings.
Dominic Shobosley – 6
circumstances: three
minute: 270
Progress until knockout: no
Despite providing one assist and creating three important chances (only one player has created more at the Euros), Dominik Szoboszlai failed to lead his team to the knockout stages.
He didn’t set the world on fire, and was visibly frustrated with Hungary’s situation throughout the game.
If we’re looking for a positive, it’s that he managed things carefully in Hungary outside of match days. Liverpool will appreciate this.
Virgil van Dijk – 6
circumstances: three
minute: 270
Proceed to knockout: yes
It hasn’t been the defensive masterclass we were hoping for throughout the tournament so far and he was doubtful for the loss against Austria as he was in no man’s land on several occasions.
He often felt frustrated after one win, one draw and one loss, but he will now be key to further progress.
Cody Steel – 8
circumstances: three
minute: 261
Progress until knockout: yes
It was a positive tournament for Liverpool’s most outstanding player, Cody Gakpo, and a standout performance as a left winger gave him plenty to think about about his future role.
The two goals make him joint second-highest scorer in the group, and he looks comfortable, cutting inside on his right foot.
Give me more, Cody!
Diogo Jota – 5
circumstances: 2
minute: 42
Progress until knockout: yes
He has been managing muscle fatigue that has limited his playing time and missed a winning goal due to the semi-automatic offside technology being introduced in the Premier League next season.
There isn’t much to write home about and he will be hoping to have more of an impact in the knockout stages.
Joe Gomez – N/A
circumstances: 0
minute: 0
Knockout Progress: yes
For Joe Gomez, who had to sit on the bench and watch England’s boring game, this tournament was nothing more than a spectator’s experience, which was to be expected.
His ability to play as a full-back or centre-back gives Southgate options but he has not been in the manager’s thoughts and it is difficult to see a change unless injuries and suspensions occur.
Ibrahim Konate – N/A
circumstances: 0
minute: 0
Progress to Knockout: yes
Ahead of the opening game, cold symptoms kept him on the bench and he is yet to come off the bench as Didier Deschamps instead chose to play Arsenal’s William Saliba next to Dayot Upamecano.
It doesn’t do his confidence any favours as he lost his place in the Liverpool side towards the end of the season, but from the Reds’ perspective at least he is not overworked.
Ryan Gravenberch – N/A
circumstances: 0
minute: 0
Knockout Progress: yes
Another Red player was watching the game from the substitutes bench and noticed he was ranked low.
The 22-year-old didn’t have high expectations, but missed out on the chance to play as the Netherlands failed to advance to the next round with one game remaining, and was only able to play in friendlies behind closed doors.
Viteslav Jaros – N/A
circumstances: 0
minute: 0
Progressing to knockout: no
The young goalkeeper watched as Jindrich Stanek took over as the Czech Republic’s first-choice goalkeeper, but he was booked before he even got to play!
The experience has been invaluable for him and he is battling to remain in Liverpool’s first-team squad next season.
