Very good performance if not backed up by a scoreline that reflects it. We deserved to win that 4 or 5 nil.
Migs: Didn't have much to do, distribution still terrible and gave us the biggest moment of worry dropping a simple catch but truthfully was never under threat: 6
Clyne: Fantastic, up and down the line like a whippet, should have been given better options by his striker on numerous occasions but really did well: 8
Lovren: Better but a silly late foul could have been costly, overall though an improved display: 6
Sakho: Brilliant, dominant, dealt with any threat and only a couple of passes missing it's target even they were difficult passes that were damn close: 8
Moreno: Thought he also did well, showed his exceptional recovery pace when needed, got down the side plenty and linked with Milner well: 7
Allen: Improved as the game went on but still didn't show enough intent in his game, not even close to challenging for a starting spot: 6
Can: Frustrating night for the lad, thought he was largely ineffective going forward but when called upon defensively did his job well enough: 6
Milner: Doesn't do enough with the ball, excellent running though and put a shift in as ever but ultimately that wont cut it if your end product isn't up to scratch: 6
Firmino: Thought he did well in snatches, good interplay and set Milner up for a brilliant chance, also his awareness of runners really is fantastic, just hasn't brought he shooting boots with him yet. Once he settles that will come though: 7
Ibe: One of his finest displays for us, thought he was consistently a threat, great decision making and looked a safe ball carrier all night. Linked with Clyne well and is pushing for a starting role in the first XI in my book: 8
Benteke: Too static, when people had opportunities to cross he wasn't on the move, ball watching too much instead of trying to beat his man. Decent interplay when he dropped deeper and is strong in hold-up play. Ultimately I remain unconvinced that he is the right type of player for this system: 6
Klopp: Had the lads well up for this, they dominated completely for the first 70 minutes and were very unlucky not to be ahead before half-time. Came out in the second half and reasserted themselves and really did make this Russian side look as ordinary as they are. Top class again boss and puts us in a commanding position in the Europa League, get in!
We March On!
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