With captain Jordan Henderson out with a minor groin problem and Salah and Firmino rested, the onus was put on replacements Divock Origi, with one league goal since December 2019, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Neither lived up to the billing and did not last the hour, although not before Origi missed the chance of the night just before half-time.
The Belgium striker’s only goal this season came in the 7-2 Carabao Cup victory at Lincoln and his stock falls lower by the week having used up all his credit from that famous Champions League semi-final double against Barcelona in 2019.
An uncharacteristic mis-kick from Clarets captain Ben Mee put Origi clean through, but his lack of game time and confidence showed as he blasted a shot past Nick Pope but against the crossbar when what was required was placement and a calmness under pressure.
Goal , puffing out his cheeks.
“It’s every kid’s dream, isn’t it?”
It certainly is, and it is clear to see that Williams is loving life right now. Injuries have given him his chance, one he is determined to take.
“Every time I’ve put the shirt on, I’ve just tried to do my best,” he says. “I’ve made one or two mistakes, but I’m 19, I’m still learning.
“Up until the West Brom and Aston Villa games, I think I’d been doing alright to be honest. I’ve just got to keep working hard to get that consistency.”
Jurgen Klopp has described Liverpool's defeat to Burnley as a "massive punch in the face" while admitting that they "can't imagine the title race at the moment".
Premier League title holders Liverpool could be as low as seventh by the time they next play having suffered their first home defeat in nearly four years against Burnley