CaughtOffside rates the Liverpool players for their performances against Basel…
Basel 1-0 Liverpool – Marco Streller scored the only goal of the game as the Reds hopes of progressing beyond the Champions League group stage suffered a major blow.
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Brendan Rodgers’ side were exposed at the back once again, as their Swiss opponents netted from a set piece, while they also struggled to create opportunities going forward.
Read the full Liverpool ratings below:
GK) Simon Mignolet – 6
Made several good saves, but was ultimately beaten yet again after pushing the ball into the path of goalscorer Streller following an initial stop.
RB) Javi Manquillo – 7
One of the better players for the visitors, who was the pick of Liverpool’s back four in another shaky defensive performance.
LB) Jose Enrique – 4
Still looks short on match fitness and gave the ball away too regularly tonight.
CB) Dejan Lovren – 5
Another uninspiring performance from the Croatian who is still struggling to settle at his new club.
CB) Martin Skrtel – 6
Struggled on his 250th appearance for Liverpool, and was exposed several times.
CM) Steven Gerrard – 5
Failed to take hold of the game in midfield, his passing was astray and he will be disappointed.
CM) Jordan Henderson – 6
Quiet night from Henderson, who like Gerrard struggled to influence the game.
CM) Philippe Coutinho – 4
Very poor from the Brazilian, who looks a little lost in the current Liverpool team. Sorely misses the movement of Sturridge to work with.
RW) Raheem Sterling – 6
Caused problems with his pace, but was surprisingly wasteful considering his usual high standards.
RW) Lazar Markovic – 3
Looked unfit and was disappointing once again in a Liverpool shirt. Looks far from a £20m player at this moment in time.
ST) Mario Balotelli – 5
Cut a frustrated figure up front, while his lack of goals continues to be a real problem.
Manager: Brendan Rodgers – 5
Different formation, different personnel, same result, as Liverpool’s difficult season continues.
Subs:
1) Adam Lallana – 6 – Continues to improve in a Liverpool shirt after missing the entirety of pre-season.
2) Rickie Lambert – 5 – Had few chances to make an impact after coming on late on.
SEE ALSO: The Best Liverpool goals.