Goalkeeper/Defence
Simon Mignolet – Bizarrely, the Belgian was retained for the cup match meaning that every man and his dog must be beginning to wonder what the hell Brad Jones is even retained for. Either way, another opportunity for Mignolet to impose himself and to show he has what it takes and what more could a ‘keeper who’s supposedly a strong shot-stopper need than a penalty shootout? He fluffed his lines again, saving 1 of 15 penalties, getting his hand to a few others but overall failing to give fans any kind of confidence in him even at the one thing he is meant to be good at. Rating – 5
Javier Manquillo – It is important to remember that Manquillo is still a kid. Remember this when he just ‘does the job’ as he did last night; nothing spectacular but he got the job done and look solid once again. Rating – 6
Kolo Toure – Not the best game we’ve ever seen from Toure, nor the worst but that’s not a great thing either. Put his penalty away with aplomb but looked slow and shaky alongside Sakho. Will probably not get many opportunities this season again. Rating – 5
Mamadou Sakho – A year ago, we signed Sakho as the answer to all of our defensive ails. 12 months on and he’s been pushed down to cup player. He has so much offer, which is why it’s so infuriating to see him in this role but he once again looked hugely suspect at times, only bettering his partner after a few solid tackles and looked more assured on the ball. Rating – 6
Jose Enrique – Thank God he’s back, eh? You may cringe at some of the defensive lapses but the man is entertaining and a quality attacking left-back. Got forward even more than Alberto has in the past few weeks and contributed a great deal to the few moments of genuine threat that Liverpool’s attack posed. Will push Moreno for a start on Saturday. Rating – 7
Only 6 for Lucas? The guy was excellent and showed Rodgers what a defensive midfielder does. Lambert deserved 4 but to suggest that there’s more to come from him is hopeful to say the least.
Lucas for 6 for all that time?deserves more,his energy is imperative for the derby.steve g should rest and come for the second to inspire felling legs.Suso deserves a chance!
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Liverpool need the brilliance of Suso up front. Suso Sterling Sturridge/Balotelli trio for Everton.
Please moderator your ratings are excellent,but markovich should never play again this year,please i have a plea to brendan rodgers,on behalf of all liverpool fans here in africa esp nigeria,we plead with you on our knees that whatever suso has done to make you not to play him please forgive him,plssssss senor rodgers play that boy because you know inside you he has the footwork,eye for pass,skills,can shoot which no lfc midfielder currently cannot do,pls give him a new deal,,i see him as the david silva of liverpool fc,pls senor rodgers dont let us down play suso now coutinho is not fit i m begging you please.suso is the silva of liverpool,he has the qualities similar to suarez,he is abundantly creative,he can help you retain your job with his amazing talents and skills.
To contact me benitez on my phone no pls call 07064817226,lets discuss lfc issues together,im a chronic fan of this darling club,xpct to hear from you all my fellow kopites.
Please play Suso. I’ll also experiment hendo in that defensive mid-field role, use lallana, suso, sterlin,