Mignolet - Actually one of our better performers. Apart from a dodgy pass to Gerrard he did his job well. Can't fault him for the goal, that was shocking defending. 7
Manquillo - Looked promising in his first few performances for us but the more I see of him this lad needs to make some big improvements. His touch at times is awful for a pro footballer, he got caught out of possession once or twice defensively and loses his head in the final third. 5
Skertel - Although him and Lovren decided to hand Basel a goal scoring opportunity on a plate, Skertel looked a bit lost at times in the first half especially. Their manager made a smart positive move and the midfield and defense were all over the shop, Skertel was lost during this period, position-ally him and Lovren were on different teams during periods of the first half. Communication is still a big problem back there. 5
Lovren - . See Skertel. Not as dominant a player as I'd have hoped. Like Manquillo needs to up his game. 5
Enrique - . Best player on the pitch tonight considering the lay off as well. Just as the side looked prone to attacks after Basel's sub in the first half, Enrique got a bit lost. He had the job of picking up that Gonzalez fella who was pretty quick and direct. For me, he got to grips with this, his upper body strength is amazing and rarely has to go to ground to win a ball. Not the best in attack but for me a good solid defender which on the form of this defense is what is needed. 7
Henderson - Huffed and puffed and was his usual self. Didn't do anything wrong but needed to do more right to make a mark. In saying that I felt a bit sorry for the lad as he was the only natural CM in the side with legs, when an, Allen and Can type players were needed to take up the slack. 6
Gerrard - Overall the captain and his sidekick (Henderson) failed miserably to dominate midfield. Perhaps it was because there was a lack of numbers, legs and tenacity in the side. Gerrard sits a lot deeper now, looks a little slower and needs two CM around him, otherwise he becomes a passenger at best. He can't pick out the passes anymore either because our attack has gone from 'Hero to zero' in a blink of an eye. 5
Markovic - Improved from Everton the performance but performance wise still not good enough. 5
Sterling - Looked one of our better players tonight. Shame his touch and control let him down in good positions tonight. 7
Coutinho - Like Sterling looked lively second best of the 'AM' trio. 6
Balotelli - Not good enough. Can't really complain about his work rate but his movement is atrocious, couldn't get his @rse onside for most of the night. 4
sh*t result with an even worse performance.
Lallana - 6 I like the look of him. Hope he makes his way into the side on a more permanent basis. Should have started the first 60 min (if fitness was a concern) instead of Markovic and played alongside Henderson. Good player, bad decision IMO from Rodgers there who I think dropped a bollock with this decision. Hindsight, wonderful stuff.
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