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Liverpool edged past AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup third round on Monday evening, and we assess each Reds player on the night.
SIMON MIGNOLET (out of 10)- 5
Despite making a couple of decent saves, Mignolet once again had a night to forget. His woeful attempt to clear a corner led to Wimbledon’s equaliser, and there were a couple of other shaky moments too.
Vote Mignolet as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
EMRE CAN- 6
The 20-year-old didn’t always look totally assured at the back, but all in all he had a solid evening. He continues to look an exciting talent and this is a key learning curve for him.
Vote Can as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
MARTIN SKRTEL- 6.5
The Slovakian has been much-maligned at times this season, but he had a pretty good evening against a very physical Ade Akinfenwa. He was more dominant aerially than of late, although did miss one header which almost proved key in the first half.
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The Frenchman was pretty impeccable all evening long, using the ball excellently, reading the game well and winning plenty in the air. The France international is becoming a key player for Liverpool and is quite clearly the club’s best defender.
Vote Sakho as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
JAVIER MANQUILLO- 6
The young Spaniard showed plenty of endeavour, especially as he was struggling with an ankle injury throughout. He produced a good cross for Gerrard’s opener, but his decision making was poor at times.
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LUCAS LEIVA- 6.5
The 27-year-old kept it simple all evening, and provided a good defensive shield in front of the defence. He lost the ball a few times, but was also a bit more expansive with his passing.
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The soon-to-be Reds captain had an impressive evening, showing wonderful energy and using the ball intelligently from start to finish. He has to be starting games in the middle of the park.
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LAZAR MARKOVIC- 7
Markovic had a good game, showing great pace and drive on a number of occasions. He almost scored in the first-half, but just missed the target, and should have made it 3-1 late on. Promising though and certainly growing into life at Liverpool.
Vote Markovic as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
STEVEN GERRARD- 7.5
Vote Gerrard as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
PHILIPPE COUTINHO- 6.5
The 22-year-old was guilty of trying to do too much at times, but he was a constant threat and oozed quality on the ball. The Brazilian will play better this season, but he did pretty well.
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RICKIE LAMBERT- 4.5
The 32-year-old was extremely poor throughout, despite playing a part in Gerrard’s first goal. He offered no movement, his touch was woeful and he looked overweight. Really poor display, and it was obvious he hadn’t played much of late.
Vote Lambert as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
Substitutes
JOSE ENRIQUE (on for Javier Manquillo 71)- 5.5
The Spaniard put one shocking cross into the crowd, but did offer some attacking thrust when he came on.
MARIO BALOTELLI (on for Lambert 79)- 6
The 24-year-old did far more in 11 minutes than Lambert did in 79, showing more pace and goal threat. He wasn’t on long enough to make a proper impact though.
KOLO TOURE (on for Markovic 87)- n/a
Late cameo only.
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Liverpool edged past AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup third round on Monday evening, and we assess each Reds player on the night.
SIMON MIGNOLET (out of 10)- 5
Despite making a couple of decent saves, Mignolet once again had a night to forget. His woeful attempt to clear a corner led to Wimbledon’s equaliser, and there were a couple of other shaky moments too.
Vote Mignolet as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
EMRE CAN- 6
The 20-year-old didn’t always look totally assured at the back, but all in all he had a solid evening. He continues to look an exciting talent and this is a key learning curve for him.
Vote Can as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
MARTIN SKRTEL- 6.5
The Slovakian has been much-maligned at times this season, but he had a pretty good evening against a very physical Ade Akinfenwa. He was more dominant aerially than of late, although did miss one header which almost proved key in the first half.
Vote Skrtel as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
The Frenchman was pretty impeccable all evening long, using the ball excellently, reading the game well and winning plenty in the air. The France international is becoming a key player for Liverpool and is quite clearly the club’s best defender.
Vote Sakho as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
JAVIER MANQUILLO- 6
The young Spaniard showed plenty of endeavour, especially as he was struggling with an ankle injury throughout. He produced a good cross for Gerrard’s opener, but his decision making was poor at times.
Vote Manquillo as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
LUCAS LEIVA- 6.5
The 27-year-old kept it simple all evening, and provided a good defensive shield in front of the defence. He lost the ball a few times, but was also a bit more expansive with his passing.
Vote Leiva as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
The soon-to-be Reds captain had an impressive evening, showing wonderful energy and using the ball intelligently from start to finish. He has to be starting games in the middle of the park.
Vote Henderson as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
LAZAR MARKOVIC- 7
Markovic had a good game, showing great pace and drive on a number of occasions. He almost scored in the first-half, but just missed the target, and should have made it 3-1 late on. Promising though and certainly growing into life at Liverpool.
Vote Markovic as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
STEVEN GERRARD- 7.5
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PHILIPPE COUTINHO- 6.5
The 22-year-old was guilty of trying to do too much at times, but he was a constant threat and oozed quality on the ball. The Brazilian will play better this season, but he did pretty well.
Vote Coutinho as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
RICKIE LAMBERT- 4.5
The 32-year-old was extremely poor throughout, despite playing a part in Gerrard’s first goal. He offered no movement, his touch was woeful and he looked overweight. Really poor display, and it was obvious he hadn’t played much of late.
Vote Lambert as your Man of the Match on Twitter:
Substitutes
JOSE ENRIQUE (on for Javier Manquillo 71)- 5.5
The Spaniard put one shocking cross into the crowd, but did offer some attacking thrust when he came on.
MARIO BALOTELLI (on for Lambert 79)- 6
The 24-year-old did far more in 11 minutes than Lambert did in 79, showing more pace and goal threat. He wasn’t on long enough to make a proper impact though.
KOLO TOURE (on for Markovic 87)- n/a
Late cameo only.
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After watching his side edge past Wimbledon 2-1 on Monday night, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers paid tribute to Steven Gerrard, saying: "I've always said he's a world class player, maybe getting older and maybe at times the legs fatigue a wee bit, but he's absolute top draw.
Video: YouTube user Mr Beanyman
Gerrard scored a goal in either half to set up an FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Bolton Wanderers at Anfield later this month.
"He's got that real sprinkling of quality that this team needs. His two goals tonight were fantastic."
Rodgers was relieved his side managed to avoid a potential banana skin, admitting their performance levels dipped as the first half wore on before improving after half-time.
"It was a very tough game, congratulations to them – I think any coach or manager will tell you, you come to a stadium like this here and that type of game is very, very difficult," he said.
"I thought we started the game well, how we would want to, but then we lost our shape within the game and we presented them with chances by giving the ball away.
"We adapted at half-time and in the second half we could have had a few more chances but we still had to defend right the way through to the end.
"I've got to give a bit of testament to my players. We showed the character to come through and get the second goal and really – should have had two or three more."
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After watching his side edge past Wimbledon 2-1 on Monday night, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers paid tribute to Steven Gerrard, saying: "I've always said he's a world class player, maybe getting older and maybe at times the legs fatigue a wee bit, but he's absolute top draw.
Video: YouTube user Mr Beanyman
Gerrard scored a goal in either half to set up an FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Bolton Wanderers at Anfield later this month.
"He's got that real sprinkling of quality that this team needs. His two goals tonight were fantastic."
Rodgers was relieved his side managed to avoid a potential banana skin, admitting their performance levels dipped as the first half wore on before improving after half-time.
"It was a very tough game, congratulations to them – I think any coach or manager will tell you, you come to a stadium like this here and that type of game is very, very difficult," he said.
"I thought we started the game well, how we would want to, but then we lost our shape within the game and we presented them with chances by giving the ball away.
"We adapted at half-time and in the second half we could have had a few more chances but we still had to defend right the way through to the end.
"I've got to give a bit of testament to my players. We showed the character to come through and get the second goal and really – should have had two or three more."
PA
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