A win! And against a Pulis team. Good three points, and some of the attacking football was superb to watch. Sadly, defensively there are still some huge questions, especially around the goalkeeper, because Karius - on the evidence so far - is a fucking clown.
The other obvious issue is how many chances we create, and waste. The lack of a quality striker and reliable finisher needs to be addressed. If Klopp doesn't trust Sturridge, then we desperately need to invest a large sum of money in a quality replacement. Obviously Origi is shit, and Firmino isn't a striker or a good finisher, so we are short in that department.
Karius (4) Had little to do, but what there was, he fucked up entirely. Every time a ball is put into our box, he has a fucking epileptic fit. It's so embarrassingly obvious. I'm not even sure I would be happy to put Mignolet back in, because he's shite as well.
Clyne (7) Another solid and reliable game, he attacked well and produced some wicked deliveries. Quality
Matip (7) Not overly tested, but made a few good headed clearances and positive in his use of the ball
Lovren (7) Same as above, like it when he is more uncomplicated defensively, but neither he nor Matip have any trust in the goalkeeper, which is understandable
Milner (8) Impressive yet again. One or two deliveries were poor, but overall he was commendable in attack and defence.
Can (7) Big improvement on his last game, even if he still looks ponderous at times. Powerful and composed with his Captain
Henderson (7) If you let go your visions of Gerrard, or indeed what a Liverpool captain should look like, he's far easier to appreciate. Not amazing - he never will be - but effective
Lallana (7) a welcome return and was impressive all over the pitch, especially in the first half. Not much in the way of goal threat, but knits play together so well
Mane (8) a game- changer. A goal scorer. Possibly our best signing for years. So important with his pace and goal threat.
Coutinho (8) the creative focal point of many of our attacks, and capped an impressive display with a beautifully taken goal
Firmino (7) superb industry and application, and his movement is great, but a shame about that lack of pace. Clearly not going to be relied upon to score goals, as he isn't a striker or a good finisher - he has failed to score in 7 out of 9 Premiership games so far - but that's not what he is on the pitch to do.
The other obvious issue is how many chances we create, and waste. The lack of a quality striker and reliable finisher needs to be addressed. If Klopp doesn't trust Sturridge, then we desperately need to invest a large sum of money in a quality replacement. Obviously Origi is shit, and Firmino isn't a striker or a good finisher, so we are short in that department.
Karius (4) Had little to do, but what there was, he fucked up entirely. Every time a ball is put into our box, he has a fucking epileptic fit. It's so embarrassingly obvious. I'm not even sure I would be happy to put Mignolet back in, because he's shite as well.
Clyne (7) Another solid and reliable game, he attacked well and produced some wicked deliveries. Quality
Matip (7) Not overly tested, but made a few good headed clearances and positive in his use of the ball
Lovren (7) Same as above, like it when he is more uncomplicated defensively, but neither he nor Matip have any trust in the goalkeeper, which is understandable
Milner (8) Impressive yet again. One or two deliveries were poor, but overall he was commendable in attack and defence.
Can (7) Big improvement on his last game, even if he still looks ponderous at times. Powerful and composed with his Captain
Henderson (7) If you let go your visions of Gerrard, or indeed what a Liverpool captain should look like, he's far easier to appreciate. Not amazing - he never will be - but effective
Lallana (7) a welcome return and was impressive all over the pitch, especially in the first half. Not much in the way of goal threat, but knits play together so well
Mane (8) a game- changer. A goal scorer. Possibly our best signing for years. So important with his pace and goal threat.
Coutinho (8) the creative focal point of many of our attacks, and capped an impressive display with a beautifully taken goal
Firmino (7) superb industry and application, and his movement is great, but a shame about that lack of pace. Clearly not going to be relied upon to score goals, as he isn't a striker or a good finisher - he has failed to score in 7 out of 9 Premiership games so far - but that's not what he is on the pitch to do.
