Excellent, excellent game, this performance has been coming in the past few weeks and I am so glad BR is going back to the style he knows best. I know he was experimenting with the team and coming up with different formations and defensive displays, perhaps to try and improve that side of our game and get a plan B together, but attacking from the back with freeflowing midfield is his style and it's a joy to watch.
Migs: Better, but we shouldn't have to sigh with relief everytime he gets through a game without a f*** up. Still need a keeper urgently. 5/10
Moreno: Excellent, needs more work on his defending, but as an attacking WB, brilliant. 8/10
Sakho: Looks in panic a lot and though I like that he can pass, often picks dangerous passes. Becoming a solid defender and should be a regular 7/10
Can: He was a beast and shows why he should be starting every game. One of my MOTM contenders. I still think he should be a DM because he's got so much ability, but he's so good as a CB. Most would have rolled around crying after an elbow, but he took it and moved on. Hats off. 8/10
Skrtl: Didn't do much wrong tonight and probably should have done better for the goal. Love his passion, but he's a liability sometimes. 6/10
Manquillo: Doesn't offer much going forward, but did a solid job defensively and I like his deiscipline. Well done. 7/10
Lucas: Quietly got on with it and broke up play a few times. Really good DM and we need to keep him in the club. 7/10
Hendo: Central midfield is clearly his best position and apart from a couple of moments when he should have picked a better pass or had a shot, had a really good game. Like that he gets forward and he's been providing a few assists as well. Great game. 7/10
Lallana: Excellent game and really beginnning shine. Loved him last year, loving him right now, brilliant game all round. Only reason why he didn't get my MOMM is because he was quiet in first half, but awesome in 2nd. Made the goal look effortless, that shows class. 8/10
Couts: I completely understand why Lallana got MOTM, but Couts gets it for me. When he's in the mood and this confident, he's absolutely unplayable. Those little flicks, and drops of the shoulder to create space in congested midfield for a pass and the ability to take on players is what sets class players apart from very good players. Clearly benefiting from the movement and support of Lallana and Sterling. Awesome 9/10
Sterling: Wasn't at his best, but that was mostly down to being well marshalled all night. Not to mention the lumps being kicked out of him all night. Thought it was a disgrace he barely got any protection from the ref. But don't underestimate the space he creates for Lallana and Couts with his runs. 7/10
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Balo: Thought he did well with limited time. He needs to pick a pass rather than shoot sometimes, but didn't do much wrong. 6/10
Markovic: Hope this lads gets a bit more game time 'cos he's got class. It's awesome that we have genuine options in AM, and competition is always good, but he's gonna have to fight for his place. Did really well though. 7/10
Made up for the lads. Great game and only 5 points off Champion's League spot. Great game.
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