WBR) Jordan Henderson – 6
He just isn’t a wing-back, is he? Today, the game cried out for energy and drive from the centre, but the Englishman was stuck out on the right wing. Again, he was remarkably average, and his crossing left a lot to be desired.
WBL) Lazar Markovic – 6
Wasteful in possesion. The Serbian plays with too-fine-a-margin. He’s either running down the field on the break, or he’s given the ball away in a dangerous position. Today, was the latter all too often.
MC) Lucas – 7
Defensively good again, and it was needed – with Burnley dominating in the first-half. The Brazilian got himself in the way for a timely deflection, and while he rarely made telling passes – that wasn’t his job today.
MC) Steven Gerrard – 6
Like it did against Arsenal, the game passes Gerrard by in central midfield in this formation. Lucas doesn’t offer the legs he needs alongside him, and Burnley won the midfield battle for most of the match.
