Despite dropping points at home, Liverpool showed positive signs in several areas of the game.

Florian Wirtz's Performance

Florian Wirtz had a notable performance in the match, creating three chances, taking four shots, and having eight touches in the Sunderland box. This was likely his best Premier League outing since joining Liverpool in the summer.

Wirtz had an early chance to give Liverpool the lead, but Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs closed him down quickly. Despite this, Wirtz persisted and continued to create opportunities for his team.

Robin Roefs' Impressive Display

Sunderland's goalkeeper, Robin Roefs, had a standout performance in the match. The 22-year-old made five high claims, four saves, 13 recoveries, and won all of his aerial duels, preventing 0.75 goals across the 90 minutes.

Roefs denied Wirtz a goal early on and also made a crucial save from Dominic Szoboszlai's shot before half time, tipping it over the crossbar.

Liverpool's Strategy Without Mohamed Salah

Despite Mohamed Salah's absence from the starting lineup, Liverpool's strategy without him is still being explored. Slot brought him on at half time, and Salah created four chances, the most of any player, but Sunderland's defensive approach meant that Liverpool's defense was exposed.

While Salah still has a significant role to play for Liverpool this season, it may be beneficial for the team to use him more as a substitute in the short term.