Fantastic result, given our record at that dump. We saw all the best and all of the worst of Liverpool today. We scored five goals. Remarkable, really. We have an outstanding attack. and always look likely to score. Sadly, the usual defensive lapses are getting worse.
Mignolet (3). He's a brilliant Relegation Team Shot-stopper. At least one spectacular save a game. Which, in a relagation team, is fine, because they always get beat and the keeper may let in 5, but can save 5 too. Nobody remembers the rubbish goals conceded, just the fantastic saves. But that's not what we need, and he does concede *really* soft goals. His distribution is shocking and he is hopeless on crosses. His erratic displays cost us goals (and points) against Chelsea and City. it's fine when we are playing poor opposition and can score 5 goals, but he concedes too many for a top team. Sorry if that's controversial, but it's a fact.
Cissokho (5). Did OK, but generally has no brain, talent or footballing technique. Can run around all day, but that isn't a footballer.
Toure (3). All over the place like a mad woman's piss.
Skrtel (4). Wasn't helped by the hapless Toure, but got bullied and bashed around all day.
Johnson (5). Attacked well at times and was always positive in his play. Defending was ordinary.
Lucas (4). Slow, cumbersome and bizarrely playing further forward, with Gerrrard BEHIND him at times. Which he is useless at, given he can't shoot or create chances or beat players.
Gerrard (6). Extra point for the nerveless penno, but seemed a bit rusty and WHY is he playing more defensively than the hapless Lucas?
Sterling (7). A real threat with his pace and constant attacking. Keep it up Raheem.
Henderson (6). "A decent shift". Which is pretty much Hendo in a microcosm. Didn't create much and bottled one chance, but provided usual energy and appetite
Coutinho (6). Lots of the ball, but too often didn't do enough with it. Should have scored, but didn't. Again.
Suarez (9). He's a F***ing genius.
Subs:
Sturridge (
. Great to have him back; immediate threat, pace and skill. Set one up and scored one. Can't ask for more than that.