AMCR – Adam Lallana – 6
Unable to play a creative game against a side who game him very little time on the ball, although he did well recycling 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. Coutinho didn’t have time to get his foot on the ball and dictate as he wanted.
ST – Daniel Sturridge – 6
His game is largely dictated by service, of which today he received none and as a result the striker had little impact.
Subs:
Kolo Toure – 7
A good game for the defender who revelled 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.