Fairs dos to Ludogorets, they looked a decent side who on the ball like to play a bit I think that underdog tag and the arrogance of bigger teams combined will certainly favour them, they're no mugs.
Mignolet - I think he had a good game overall, looks as though he's coming and calling for those crosses a little bit more, (still obviously in this department he's a work in progress), don't blame him for their goal, that was poor defending on our behalf, Sahko was caught IIRC in no mans land and the invitation was there to exploit the space, Lovren couldn't get across quick enough to cover. 7
Manquillo - Looks okay, reminds me of Arbeloa the way he plays although he isn't yet as good as Arbeloa in the final third. Defends and runs the flank with all his heart, just needs more composure and perhaps technical ability to cap his industrious performances off. 7
Sahko - Who apart for being caught in no mans land for their goal (and I may stand corrected on that) had a good game against an attacking/fluid little outfit. 7
Lovren - On the one hand he looks a very assured and composed CB and on the other looks as though he has a mistake in him. FWIW though, I don't think either of our CB's looked 'that' bad tonight. They and the two fullbacks mopped most things up. 7
Moreno - In the first half he looked a threat and most of our attacking play came down the left flank. Gets stuck into the challenge too. Second half we didn't see him maraud down the left as much. Occasionally he whipped in the crosses, saved our defense at one point with another one of those tackles in the penalty box. Overall, good game. 8
Gerrard - Saved us at the death with his penalty, although he wasn't as influential throughout the game as he can be, he's becoming renowned for his slow starts to the season but also, looked leggy and slow during the course of the match. 6
Henderson - Usual work rate capped off with some safe passing. Only burst into the box once though with a sliced header, need him to give the team a little more in the final third. 7
Sterling - Looked at times to be the only spark in this team, tried to 'do his stuff' but like his teamates in the final third was often over zealous in forcing the issue which subsequently didn't see the final ball come off. 7
Coutinho - Tried to constantly play the incisive passes through to open LR up. Never worked and we turned over possession quite frequently when keeping the ball during the phase of play was required. Never shies away from trying the inventive stuff though and in fairness at the moment this Liverpool team need that as we do look a little toothless. 6
Lallana - I thought his second half display was better than what it was tonight. Looks as though he's trying too hard and nothing much is coming off for him, still only his second game mind. 6
Ballotelli - Considered this guys been labelled lazy I think it's rather ironic, thus far has been his best trait for us. I think in time he will become a good foil for Sturridge. Looks slightly cumbersome at times. Typical old fashioned number 9 who plays with his back to goal. Took his goal like a typical number 9 as well. 7
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