CM) Joe Allen – 5/10 (Johnson – 78′)
Blazed over early on but otherwise contributed very little. Was withdrawn in the final stages to allow Can, who had been getting forward well from the back, to push further forward into midfield and have a greater influence.
CM) Jordan Henderson – 6/10
Sent in several dangerous crosses but ultimately needed to contribute more. Perhaps the midfield, with three out and out central players, is too busy for him to have a major influence, as he’s usually the man doing the running.
RM) Lazar Markovic – 5/10 (Balotelli – 46′)
He had a very quiet game that was once again ended at half-time by Rodgers. He was not helped by our constant changes in formation during the first period but it’s hard not to think about how low his confidence must be.
LM) Alberto Moreno – 6/10 (Lambert – 90′)
Great tackle to deny Benteke a third in the closing stages. He dealt well with being continually shifted up and down the left flank and should at least be able to hold his head high over this one. Still needs to improve though.
