I didn't think anyone was poor. And Lorouci definitely not - he lacks a little technical control but clearly he was playing to Klopp's instructions so I doubt anyone could blame him for 'being out of position'.It certainly is.
Neco I thought was excellent
Jones and Elliott very good
Larouci poor
Brewster was only on for a min
yep, very average keeper imo.With Pickford’s reflexes, which are bad.
That was a mad game.
We started well enough and those 15-20 minutes aside where Everton had those 3 big chances, we were rarely troubled. The second half was total domination - so embarrassing for Everton.
Adrian again proved his worth as a backup keeper. His reputation has surely been massively enhanced following his move here.
Gomez was flawless and Phillips did okay after taking some time to settle.
Neco Williams is an interesting player. Looks really good on the ball and seems to have a wicked cross on him. Good to see that he cut out the hoofing after the first half.
Larouci was very good. He got caught out a few times, sure, but he more than made up for it with his energy and work rate. Like others, I don't really see a top player in him (though that is based on other performances rather than this) but credit where due.
Lallana killed it today. Never stopped running and covered for half the team. That kind of performance (in addition to relegating VDB and Kelleher to the reserves / bench) was the difference between Villa and today. Never been his biggest fan but always gives 10/10, which he should always get a lot of respect for.
Pedro for the most part showed calm and composure. As I've said before, not sure that he's done himself / career any favours sticking around here but hopefully he gets a good move and does well.
Jones is clearly a talented player and always looks very comfortable when he steps up into the senior team. In and out of the game a little but that goal was a goal of the season / competition contender. I can understand him wanting to play more because he's too good for the U23's but hopefully he realizes that he's got a little time on his side and Klopp's Liverpool is worth waiting for.
Elliot we all know about. Not the most eye catching performance we've seen from him actually but excited to see him develop over the next couple years.
Minamino worked hard and showed some good movement and touches. Not a bad debut and hopefully a lot more to come from him.
Origi, like Lallana, worked very hard. Didn't quite get his rewards today unfortunately.
Minamino made some lovely runs, but teammates did not where to find him.
He’ll be good.
On the flip side, Everton are shite and there are 6 players who would be regular first teamers and Elliot has been knocking on the door for ages while Jones has also impressed me for years.
This is no kids team.
I expect us to give them a good game.
Adrian
Gomez
Milner
Lallana
Minimino
Origi
Elliot
That’s a strong 7. We are very unlucky we have so many injuries, could easily have been rounded out with
Lovren
Ox
Shaq
Keita
Ancelotti must be in no doubt about the task ahead. Everton were appalling and we just kept getting better as the game went on.
Poor Carlo must be wishing he was back in Italy.
Minamino in all honesty was quite poor, nothing worked for him. I think he'll look a whole lot better with better players around him. Also the tempo and toughness of the English football is something he has to get used to.Minamino made some lovely runs, but teammates did not where to find him.
He’ll be good.
Desperate times calls for desperate measures.
I still can't believe he took on the job there...Why would any decent manager go there let alone 1 who's world titles almost wherever he's been.
You forgot our Women’s teamLiverpool first team
Liverpool reserves
Liverpool third team
Everton
Imagine being 4th best team in your own city.
You forgot our Women’s team
You're probably right-- I've only seen him a few times and he's not been good.I wouldn't judge Richarlison based on this game. He's a good player, and with better players around him he's a fucking menace.
I wonder what Millwall's starting line up was compared to Everton's when they beat them 3-2 this time last year.Dominic King
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Footnote to the game. Liverpool’s starting line-up cost £43.95m. Everton’s cost £221.06m.