Midfield
Lucas Leiva – For 120 minutes, Lucas put in a solid shift. He scored two penalties and worked hard at one end and then the other. The sad thing for Lucas is that the captain currently occupies his position and he’s far too often asked to contribute going forward – this is not his strength. May start against Everton but will likely miss out again if Allen is fit enough. Rating – 6
Jordan Rossiter – Nothing more to ask from a youngster than to look composed and commanding, then top it all off by scoring on your debut. It will be at least another 2 years before we see whether Rossiter can become Gerrard’s successor or even just a first-team player but he certainly showed against last night’s opposition that he’s at least a Premier League quality player. Rating – 7
Adam Lallana – It will come for Lallana, he’s too talented for it not to. In the meantime, fans needs to get behind him in the same way they’ve quite blindly got behind Balotelli. He began to look like the player we chased all summer last night, showing poise, ability and intelligence on – and off – the ball, with perhaps the only downside being the amount of time he opted to hold on to possession sometimes, when there were better options available sooner. This too, will come. 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,