Player ratings following impressive Reds comeback…
Liverpool ran out 2-1 winners at Crystal Palace with a stirring second half comeback through Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana.
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The Reds looked like they would suffer the same fate as they did on their last two trips to Selhurst Park after conceding a Fraizer Campbell goal in the opening 15 minutes.
But Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridge both found the net in the second half to secure the win for Brendan Rodgers.
Here’s how we rated the players below:
GK: Simon Mignolet – 7
Continued his impressive resurgence in form and made a crucial save in the first half to stop Palace going in to the break 2-0 up.
RCB: Emre Can – 7
Composed, powerful, and comfortable, Mr Reliable at the moment for the Reds.
CB: Martin Skrtel – 4
His poor header let Gayle in and led to the first goal, and it summed up his hit and miss afternoon.
LCB: Mamadou Sakho – 6
Handled Bolasie well and provided another solid display at the back to keep the Reds looking secure defensively.
RM: Lazar Markovic – 5
His replacement in the second half for Mario Balotelli summed up his afternoon.
Whilst he was disciplined in his positioning, he offered little of note going forward.
CM: Jordan Henderson – 7
Wore the armband in the absence of Gerrard and led by example, putting in a performance bristling with energy and drive. Provided the assist for Sturridge’s equaliser.
CM: Joe Allen – 6
With both Gerrard and Lucas out, Allen was the only other option in the middle.
Efficient and composed, the Liverpool metronome in the middle and kept the game rolling.
LM: Alberto Moreno – 5
His Dance moves with Daniel Sturridge were more impressive than anything he offered going forward today, but was solid enough in defence.
RW: Adam Lallana – 7
Scored the winner as he was quickest to react to Julian Speroni’s error, linked up well with his team-mates from the start and was well worth his start.
ST: Daniel Sturridge – 7
His beautiful volley got Liverpool back on track early in the second half, and he could have won a penalty in the first half with some tricky footwork.
LW: Philippe Coutinho – 6
Dangerous and aggressive going forward, he had a number of good efforts in the first half but wasn’t at his most potent today.