This was EXACTLY the kind of game we would lose in the past. Bogey team, shit referee, calamitious mistake at the start, low tempo. Thanks Allah for Mo Salah!
Karius 6.5 I liked his distribution (especially compared to the horrible shit-show from the guy in the opposite goal) and command of the area, how quickly he came off his line.
Gomez 7.0 Oozing confidence and showing very good understanding with his teammates. A few disappointing deliveries, however.
Matip 5.5 At fault for the goal, calm and composed for the rest of the game, except for that moment when he allowed Vardy a run at goal from a simple long ball. Let's hope VVD's arrival will help him turn around his so far disappointing season.
Lovren 6.0 Quiet game for him
Robertson 6.5 Very active and busy in attack and made a few key interceptions in defense. However wasteful with his crosses today.
Can 6.0 At times it seemed like he was moving through quicksand, including for the goal, but also made some strong plays in midfield and drove forward whenever there was an opportunity.
Milner 7.0 Creative fulcrum of the team in midfield, constantly got into good positions and used the ball smartly. Assist for Salah's 2nd.
Coutinho 6.0 Started in a deeper midfield position and couldn't quite get going against Leicester's deep-sitting midfild; later in the game his touch deserted him a couple of times - not one of his best games.
Mane 5.5 Very poor first half, looked disintrested and not willing to use his pace and physical advantage. Improved somewhat when played through the middle, nice back-heel assist for Salah's first.
Salah 8.0 MOM. One could say he was wasteful with his chances, but to be fair most of them were rather difficult and he created most of them himself. Never stopped trying and in the end he was the difference and the game-winner. 2nd goal was Suarez-worthy and should give Maguire nightmares for the next few months at least.
Firmino 7.0 Bobby is in a good run of form and it showed - every touch was full of purpose, dropped very deep, but it was effective.
Subs:
Oxlade 6.5 Showed some very sharp close control and energy after coming on, but also a couple of half-arsed challenges that could have cost us.
Wijnaldum n/a
Klavan n/a
Karius 6.5 I liked his distribution (especially compared to the horrible shit-show from the guy in the opposite goal) and command of the area, how quickly he came off his line.
Gomez 7.0 Oozing confidence and showing very good understanding with his teammates. A few disappointing deliveries, however.
Matip 5.5 At fault for the goal, calm and composed for the rest of the game, except for that moment when he allowed Vardy a run at goal from a simple long ball. Let's hope VVD's arrival will help him turn around his so far disappointing season.
Lovren 6.0 Quiet game for him
Robertson 6.5 Very active and busy in attack and made a few key interceptions in defense. However wasteful with his crosses today.
Can 6.0 At times it seemed like he was moving through quicksand, including for the goal, but also made some strong plays in midfield and drove forward whenever there was an opportunity.
Milner 7.0 Creative fulcrum of the team in midfield, constantly got into good positions and used the ball smartly. Assist for Salah's 2nd.
Coutinho 6.0 Started in a deeper midfield position and couldn't quite get going against Leicester's deep-sitting midfild; later in the game his touch deserted him a couple of times - not one of his best games.
Mane 5.5 Very poor first half, looked disintrested and not willing to use his pace and physical advantage. Improved somewhat when played through the middle, nice back-heel assist for Salah's first.
Salah 8.0 MOM. One could say he was wasteful with his chances, but to be fair most of them were rather difficult and he created most of them himself. Never stopped trying and in the end he was the difference and the game-winner. 2nd goal was Suarez-worthy and should give Maguire nightmares for the next few months at least.
Firmino 7.0 Bobby is in a good run of form and it showed - every touch was full of purpose, dropped very deep, but it was effective.
Subs:
Oxlade 6.5 Showed some very sharp close control and energy after coming on, but also a couple of half-arsed challenges that could have cost us.
Wijnaldum n/a
Klavan n/a
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