No question about it, we were beaten by a better team on the day. Congratulations to Wolves, but hopefully people cut Jürgen some slack after a horrible run. It doesn't matter who the manager is, unless we properly invest in the team we will struggle. My ratings:
Karius: No chance with either of the goals, I had another look at the first and I don't TBH think he could have come for it. You could argue he could have been braver in his starting position which would have made it doable, but did little wrong really. 6
Randall: I felt a bit sorry for the fella, I just don't think he's good enough. 4
Gomez: In truth I've been pretty underwhelmed by him since he came back, still looks to me like he has loads to learn. Hopefully he's just rusty. 5
Klavan: Is getting progressively worse by the game. Now looks a bit overpriced at 5 million quid if I'm honest. 5
Moreno: Trademark braindeadness for the second goal, headless chicken performance we've come to expect. His set piece delivery is as good as his haircut, and he's not a kid (unlike Randall) I thought he was brutal. 3
Lucas: Has he ever played worse in a red shirt? 2
Wijnaldum: If someone had told you before the game that there were two 25 million quid plus players out there, would you have spotted than Gini was one of them? Not brave enough either on the ball or off it, poor. 5
Ejiara: Silky on the ball but needs to decide what type of midfielder he is trying to be. needs to be far more aggressive in his whole outlook, he should watch videos of the bloke he looks like he models himself on, Patrick Vierra. 5
Woodburn: Once again looked the pick of the younger players without looking (to me) anything special as of yet. Didn't like the dive either. 6
Origi: I'm sorry but I personally don't think he's good enough. 4
Firmino: Brightened up a little once his countryman came on, but flattered to deceive. 6
Subs:
Coutinho: One or two moments, but the team was so dysfunctional that he ended up trying to do everything himself. Too slow in possession too. 6
Sturridge: Made the goal and at least tried to make something happen. He has the look of a bloke who's given up trying to please the manager though to me. 6
Can: At least he ran about with a bit of urgency. Didn't actually achieve anything but at least he looked like was bothered we were getting beat. For that reason alone he is my MOM. 6.5
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