AMCR – Adam Lallana – 6
Couldn’t play his preferred expansive passing and creative game against a side who gave him next to no time on the ball
AMCL – Philippe Coutinho – 5
Practically invisible in the match where he seemed to be outmuscled and looked out of place in the physicality of the game. Couldn’t get his foot on the ball and struggled to make any effect.
ST – Daniel Sturridge – 6
The England striker’s game is dictated by service and he received none in the game, therefore struggling to have any effect.
Subs:
Kolo Toure – 7
A good game for the defender who reveled in the tough, physical aspects. Scored a disallowed goal, hit the post and generally made a nuisance of himself in both boxes.
Mario Balotelli – 6
Might have felt unlucky not to be given a penalty after coming on after having his shirt pulled, but didn’t get any service.
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