The shining lights and the fading stars who must do better

DONE and dusted. Having challenged on four fronts all the way up to the start of February, Liverpool were more than content with romping home to a record-equalling 20th championship with the Premier League title secured in the first season under head coach Arne Slot.

- By IAN DOYLE Chief LFC Writer

Not all players, though, impressed quite as much as others.

The ECHO has rated Liverpool's squad throughout the 56 games they played in all competitions this season, marking them out of 10 for every appearance in which they played for at least 15 minutes.

The men who have impressed

Even a slightly underwhelming end to the season couldn't detract from the fact Mohamed Salah (7.12) has been outstanding overall with 34 goals and 23 assists in 52 appearances telling the story.

Virgil van Dijk (6.98) has led by example as skipper with under-par performances few and far between, while Alisson Becker (6.91) has once again demonstrated why he is arguably the world's greatest goalkeeper.

The displays of Caoimhin Kelleher (6.85) have underlined the value of having a top keeper understudy with the Irishman worthy of his imminent exit to join a club as first-choice between the sticks, while Joe Gomez (6.79) suggested his long absence through injury was a significant blow.