There have been too many mediocre performances in Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat to Actual Madrid, however Alisson was excellent but once more.
The Reds confronted a mammoth process within the Champions League on Wednesday night, trying to overturn a 5-2 deficit with out a host of gamers out there.
In reality, the comeback by no means seemed like occurring and Karim Benzema’s late effort proved to be the one purpose of the sport.
Liverpool now simply have a top-four end to concentrate on after a 17-day break, in what has been a painful 2022/23 marketing campaign.
Right here we examine our participant scores with these of the Liverpool Echo, WhoScored, FotMob and the This Is Anfield readers.
Alisson (8.1) was the Reds’ finest participant by far, exhibiting why there isn’t a higher goalkeeper on the planet.
The 30-year-old made a few magnificent saves within the first half, particularly one from Vinicius Jr, and was the one participant to achieve his high stage.
TIA’s James Nalton felt Alisson was “wonderful when known as upon,” in addition to hailing him as “one of the best participant on the pitch.”
Ian Doyle of the Echo mentioned he thwarted fellow Brazilian Vinicius “brilliantly” – if solely a few of his teammate may have stood up as impressively.
Ibrahima Konate (7.1) was Liverpool’s finest outfield particular person on the evening, holding the defence collectively at instances.
In line with FotMob, the Frenchman gained all 4 of his tackles towards Madrid, additionally making 4 clearances and three recoveries.
In joint-third place have been James Milner (6.3) and Darwin Nunez (6.3), each of whom tried their finest and arguably labored tougher than others.
Nalton mentioned that Milner “did an honest sufficient job” towards an especially sturdy Madrid midfield, whereas Doyle claimed it was a “full of life exhibiting” from Nunez.
As for Liverpool’s worst participant at Santiago Bernabeu, Diogo Jota (5.0) bought the picket spoon, following an nameless exhibiting.
The Reds now have a much-needed 17-day break, previous to a frightening journey to Man Metropolis within the Premier League on April 1 (12.30pm UK).
