WBR) Nathaniel Clyne – 5 (Ibe – 86′)
Is a better right-back than he is a wing-back. He’s a defender first and an attacker second, so at home to Carlisle, his strengths were not utilised.
WBL) Alberto Moreno – 6
Started really well on the left, but as the side lost its tempo, Moreno lose his ‘oomph’ too.
MC) James Milner – 4
Really lacked quality. Worked hard, but for what? Against Carlisle, we need central midfielders who can make things happen. Steven Gerrard would have ran the game last night.
MC) Joe Allen – 5 (Coutinho 64′)
With all our injury problems, it’s good to have another option back in central midfield. Allen was heavily involved, but didn’t do anything creatively.
