DM) Emre Can – 5/10
The German looked a little bit off the pace today, and struggled to cope with playing Joe Allen’s combative role in holding midfield. However, we should be quick to forgive the 21-year-old, who has been magnificent over the last 20 games.
CM) Jordan Henderson – 7/10
Was forced to drop deeper to help out his midfield, and Liverpool missed him playing in a more advanced role. On a more positive not, he showed off his improving passing vision again today, always looking likely to create something. Another decent showing from the captain.
RM) Lazar Markovic – 6/10 (Balotelli – 59′)
Played one exquisite ball through to Adam Lallana, who might have opened the scoring when he instead fired wide of the mark, but there was not enough of those moments from the Serbian, who was withdrawn on the hour mark.
LM) Raheem Sterling – 6/10
Looked a little bit lost playing so drastically out of position, but did a solid job for the team, as was requested by his manager. Definitely more of a threat playing in a central role, either up front or just behind a central striker.
