Ratings:
Migs: Thought he was incredibly shaky early on, wrong decision to come flying out and they could have had an easy goal early on from a quick throw in. Ridiculous choice but from there on in he improved. Don't give him huge amount of credit for saving the pen as it was one of the worst I've ever seen but he made some crucial stops beyond that and claimed well on occasion. 7
Moreno: Positionally he was all over the place, adds a lot to our attack and unlucky not to get a couple of assists but still lunges in at the back and switches off far too easily. 4
Lovren: Diabolical, possibly his worst performance for us. Those first 15 minutes couldn't have been much worse if he tried and from then on his head wasn't in the game all that first half until the last minute or so when he did do a decent block and had a header just wide. Second half it was much the same, positionally all over the place, arguing while leaving Moreno exposed is unforgivable at this level and with so much on the line. A real weakness when he is in this form. 3
Matip: Thought he did well for most of the game but it must be very hard playing alongside Lovren in that form. Still managed to keep his composure and win most of his duels. Will also share some of the blame with TAA for their goal though. Get a decent player alongside him and he'll look so much better, was covering for his partner all night long. 7
Trent AA: I love this kid, I'm at the point where I know I'm going over the top with praise but I can't help myself. His presence, his stride, technique and decision making are excellent. Sure he was exposed for the goal, but that happens to the best of us with a great pass like that (Lovren was actually playing the player on) but what a free-kick he scored and some beautiful corners. Top notch performance apart from one or two little moments, scary potential. 7.5
Henderson: Thought he had an odd game, because in reality he looked like the only midfielder we had playing for us and for some stages he bossed it, yet others he was also weak. At least he was there and being counted and overall I think he did well but did come off after 60 so just a 6.5
Can: Not good enough, running around at half pace, one moment when Trent beat his man on the right he simply could not be arsed supporting the young lad. Same when Bobby beat his man on the left, Emre just couldn't be bothered. Shocking, went down a long way in my estimation on this performance. You can look like you have potential all you want but if you don't apply yourself it will never be realised. Bitterly disappointed with him there. 3
Gini: Slightly better than Can but sh*t out of about 3 challenges, turning his back on 2 shots and passing the ball straight out just before their goal will go unnoticed by many and they'll be on Trent's back. To say it was slightly better than Can is just because Can tried hard to be sh*te, where I don't think Gini was trying to be sh*te, he was simply sh*te. 3.5
Salah: Most will be on his back for this performance and the miss when clean through, I took encouragement through a lot of his first half play, even the 1v1. However in the second half it looked to me like his confidence dropped, when he lost the ball he'd do that silly little jump on the spot that a petulant child does to express disappointment. That isn't good enough, get your head in the game and play your normal game because you're class lad and overthinking a problem is when it becomes a real problem. 6.5
Firmino: Again I think people will focus on his miss, but what he did other than that was excellent, broke up their play more than our midfielders again, linked midfield to attack better than any of our midfielders and supplied the best service to both our wide men. Should have had an assist but it'll go down as an OG, but must do better with that chance as it could be very costly. 7.5
Mane: World Class player that ran out of steam when he had his best chance. MotM, terrorised them every time he had the ball, should have had a man sent off for a professional foul when there's no way the men closing from the sides would have caught him. Absolutely love him and he's our best player without question. 8.5
Milner: Did very well when he came on, made a real difference and in my opinion is a real candidate to take either Gini's or Can's spot, showed far more than either of them when he was on, well in Milly. 6 (just because he was only on a short time).
Grujic: Silly foul but you can see what he adds, far more physicality, a real threat at their goal, again could easily take Gini or Can's spot in my opinion.
Klopp: Got a result, which was the main thing, a win away in Europe is always a good result but has to sort our CM and left side of our defence or we're in for a season of real frustration because we have so much potential but some ingredients are missing. 7
Well in Redmen, finish the job in the return leg!
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