AMLC) Coutinho – 9/10
Our best player has been quiet since the opening day of the season, but today, he showed us why he’s so highly rated. First, he curls in a beautiful opener with his left, and then he wins the game with a curled effort on his right – leaving defenders standing still on both occasions. When the match was won, his passing and flicks were a joy to behold.
AMRC) Adam Lallana – 7/10 (Lovren – 91′)
A decent outing from Lallana who joined up with Coutinho and Firmino in the first-half, playing tidy triangles and helping us dominate space and possession. He had a chance when we were one goal behind but shot straight at Begovic.
FC) Roberto Firmino – 7/10 ( Ibe – 76′)
Very good in the first half, when he won the ball high up the pitch on two occasions and had an effort on goal. Linked up will with Coutinho especially, and although he faded in the frantic second, Klopp’ll be pleased with his effort as a centre-forward.
Subs:
Lovren – n/a
Ibe – 7/10 – Really lively down the right. Skinned a fullback and was a few feet from scoring after cutting in from the right.
Benteke – 8/10 – What a cameo. Made Coutinho’s goal by chesting down a long ball and laying it on a plate for the Brazilian, before cleverly killing the game off with a right foot finish. He’s surely ready to start from here on in.
