Full-time ratings (half-time rating in parentheses).
Kelleher - 5.5 (4). No chance for the 2nd half goals and not much else to do. Saved the decisive penalty.
Williams – 6.5 (5). Overall a good debut. Didn't lose his head in a crazy game and grew in confidence, showed bravery in possession and quick feet. His crossing was poor, unfortunately, that was the one big downside.
Gomez – 6 (5). Untroubled in the 2nd half and a couple of moments of real quality.
Van der Berg – 4.5 (3). To be fair, improved after the horror-show of the first half and won his duels. Still don't want to see him play for the first team this season.
Milner – 5 (6). Incredible to see our most senior player make the worst mistake of the night. Didn't have a good game overall, but held his nerve to score both penalties and provide calmness and leadership despite being not at his best.
Lallana – 4.5 (4.5). Pointless performance. Moved further forward after Chirivella came on and didn't do anything in the more advanced position either.
Keita – 4.5 (5). Picked up a groin injury and was subbed early in the 2nd half. Yet another disappointing setback.
Ox – 5.5 (4.5). Incredible strike for the goal, but struggled to find a balance between being incisive and patient. Lots of unforced errors. At least he never stopped trying.
Elliott – 7 (6.5). Looked the most mature of our players, despite being the youngest. Didn't have a "wow" moment in the game, but made right decisions time and time again – a polar opposite of Ox.
Brewster – 6.5 (6). Didn't score, but impressed with his work-rate and led the line well. To be fair, he was up against the most incompetent senior backline I've seen this season.
Origi – 6.5 (4.5). Frustrating at times, but those 2 goals well-taken and absolutely vital.
Subs:
Curtis Jones – 6.5. Provided the patient and incisive link up play that neither Lallana, Keita or Ox could muster.
Chirivella – 6. Neat. Hope he's properly registered this time.
Klopp – 5.5. Lucky bastard.