Liverpool’s Half-Term Report: Grading Every Player From A To E, Based On Their Performances So Far This Season

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Defenders

Glen Johnson: D – Has been exposed once too often at full-back and looks unlikely to earn a new contract, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. His brave header against Stoke did at least show his commitment to the cause.

Jose Enrique: D- – Hasn’t been given much in the way of game time, and has struggled badly when he has got on the field. Was hauled off at half-time against Basel after a particularly disastrous effort.

Kolo Toure: B+ – The Ivorian’s future at Anfield looked bleak this summer, but he’s earned back his place in the team, won a Liverpool Player of the Month Award, and established himself as a key member of the back four – what a turn around.

Dejan Lovren: E – The Croatian defender arrived for £20m in the summer, with Liverpool fans fully expecting the former Southampton man to excel following his impressive start to life in the Premier League last season. Sadly, we’ve been extremely disappointed thus far, and he’ll do well to get back into the side ahead of a fully fit Mamadou Sakho.

Mamadou Sakho: C – Hasn’t had much in the way of game time, and appears to be out of favour with manager Brendan Rodgers, however he returned to the team against Arsenal on Sunday and was arguably our best defender.

Alberto Moreno: C – The former Sevilla man has been in and out of the side, but his goal against Tottenham showed what he’s capable of. Still at an early stage of his development, but the signs are promising. It seems strange that he hasn’t been given more minutes.

Javier Manquillo: C+ – Another youngster whose not been a huge improvement on the current crop, but looks a decent prospect and deserves to be given time to continue developing.

Martin Skrtel: C – Has been poor at times, but remains the biggest constant in the Liverpool team. His goal against Arsenal on Sunday, complete with bloodied headband, showed how much the club means to him.

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