Liverpool won 1-0 at Sunderland on Saturday thanks to Lazar Markovic’s first-half goal. We assess each Reds player on the day.
SIMON MIGNOLET (out of 10)- 7
The Belgian enjoyed a good afternoon, and looked more solid than of late. He made one confident punch from a corner that was refreshing to see, and his general handling was impressive. No nonsense in possession, clearing his lines.
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EMRE CAN- 7.5
The 20-year-old looked assured in defence in the first-half, both on the ball and off it, and he thrived in midfield and right wing-back after the break. He looks a hugely promising player.
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Skrtel has shown an improvement in form in recent weeks, and he was reliable again against the Black Cats, seemingly more assured in a back three. He kept the potentially dangerous Connor Wickham very quiet.
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MAMADOU SAKHO- 7.5
Another classy showing from the Frenchman, who continues to flourish since his return to the side. The 24-year-old used the ball excellently throughout, and barely put a foot wrong defensively. Made a couple of important tackles.
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LAZAR MARKOVIC- 9
The young Serb was magnificent, particularly in the first half, showing searing pace and terrific dribbling from the right. He scored the Reds’ opening goal, should have won a penalty and hit the crossbar with an unbelievable strike. Brilliant performance. Half-time change of role saw him less effective in the second half.
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LUCAS LEIVA- 8
The Brazilian was very impressive in defensive midfield all afternoon, constantly snuffing out danger and using the ball intelligently. He brought an air of calm to proceedings; something Liverpool don’t always have.
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The 24-year-old drove forward time and time again from midfield, and although his decision-making wasn’t always the greatest, he was very effective. Needs to start adding goals to his game.
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ALBERTO MORENO- 6
Moreno had a quiet game, failing to offer the same attacking thrust on the left as Markovic did on the right. Despite this, he did little wrong and was solid.
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STEVEN GERRARD- 6.5
Not one of the skipper’s finer games. He was involved in his side’s opener, and had a few decent efforts on goal, but he was also a little wasteful in possession. Subbed at half-time through injury.
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PHILIPPE COUTINHO- 7.5
The 22-year-old was the classiest player on the pitch from start to finish. His passing was superb, and he always looked a threat with the ball at his feet. His shooting was as erratic as ever though which continues to frustrate.
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FABIO BORINI- 6
What you see is what you get with Borini; he’s never going to set the world alight up front. He grew into the game after a rusty start – which can only be expected after not starting for two months. He held the ball up well and brought others into play effectively before being subbed for Balotelli.
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Substitutes
DEJAN LOVREN (on for Steven Gerrard 46)- 5.5
The former Southampton man looked nervy, and he showed exactly why should be nowhere near the starting eleven currently.
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MARIO BALOTELLI (on for Borini 67)- n/a
Did some good things and some bad, but didn’t justify a rating.
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