AMC) Coutinho – 6.5
Tried unbelievably hard to win us the game, but ultimately, our best player didn’t have his shooting boots on today. Missed a must-score one-on-one late on. Overall, Coutinho had ten attempts on goal but he just didn’t hit the target enough – and when he did – the efforts were tame.
FC) Christian Benteke (Ings 45′) – 5
Substituted at half-time with a hamstring problem. Madness that as soon as Sturridge returns, Benteke picks up an injury of his own.
FC) Daniel Sturridge (Lallana 62′) – 6.5
Injected moments of class into our attack, and could have scored in the first-half when through on goal – but his curling shot was too close to John Ruddy. Lasted an hour, which was clearly the plan before kick off. Brilliant to have him back, but the fact we only drew will overshadow that.
SUBS:
Danny Ings – 7.5
Scored within four minutes of coming on, sliding past Ruddy with his left foot after Alberto Moreno sent him through on goal. Looked really promising, working hard and making good attacking runs.
Adam Lallana – 5
Lacked the finishing touch we needed him to show during his half hour.
Roberto Firmino – 6.5
Some nice touches and through-balls from the Brazilian who looked better centrally.
