Loan watch: Testing time for Reds
It proved a difficult weekend for Liverpool's contingent of players out on loan with other clubs – find out more with our latest round-up of their fortunes.
There was little joy for Luis Alberto on Friday evening; the Spaniard played for 76 minutes but Malaga lost 3-0 at Valencia in La Liga.
In Italy, Rafael Paez featured for Bologna in Serie B as they suffered a 2-1 defeat by Perugia.
On Saturday, defender Andre Wisdom was on the wrong end of a 3-0 scoreline in the Barclays Premier League - West Bromwich Albion were beaten at Swansea City.
At Championship level, Joao Carlos Teixeira was involved throughout Brighton & Hove Albion's 2-2 draw against Charlton Athletic.
Brad Smith completed the entire match as Swindon Town drew 1-1 at home to Coventry City in League One.
Later in the day, Iago Aspas was an unused substitute in Sevilla's 2-1 victory over Espanyol.
It was the same for fellow striker Divock Origi - the Belgian remained on the bench, watching Lille draw 1-1 with Monaco.