Here are the ratings of todays match as liverpool closing in on the 4 rth spot of premier league table. Markovic and Coutinho had an exellent game as the reds beat sunderland for early markovic goal..
GK) Simon Mignolet – 6
Had a quiet afternoon, but his distribution was poor once again, and is now letting him down more than his handling.
RCB) Emre Can – 8
Made the goal, adjusted well to being repositioned to wing-back in the second-half, an excellent all round performance.
LCB) Mamadou Sakho – 6
Given an easy afternoon by the Sunderland forwards, but coped well with the half-time re-shuffle that saw Lovren replace Gerrard.
CB) Martin Skrtel – 7
Helped keep Sunderland very quiet, and made a couple of important clearances, but in truth had an easy game along with his fellow defenders.
DM) Lucas Leiva – 7
Another workmanlike performance from the Brazilian whose importance is continuing to grow in this side. Rumours of his potential sale must be unfounded
CM) Steven Gerrard – 6
Decent in the first half, playing a role in the goal, and looked ready for another big performance before being withdrawn at the break due to a minor knock.
RM)Jordan Henderson – 6
A proud moment for the midfielder has he took the captains armband against his former side, and let the troops well in the second half.
LM) Alberto Moreno – 7
A constant threat down the left hand side, and was another youngster to impress in a Red shirt today. Steadily improving for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
AM) Philippe Coutinho – 8
The focal point once again in Liverpool’s attack, and the Reds’ December Player of the Month was hugely impressive as he controlled the play.
AM) Lazar Markovic – 8
Scored the goal and impressed throughout. Should have had a penalty in the first-half and nearly scored a screamer when he instead hit the post.
ST) Fabio Borini – 6
Worked hard, but the ball just wouldn’t fall for him at the crucial moment. Probably lacks the quality to make it at this level, despite his efforts.
Manager: Brendan Rodgers – 7
Deservedly got the three points he was after, and the top four is very much back within touching distance. A good day for the Northern Irishman.
Subs :
1) Dejan Lovren – 6 – Looked solid enough coming off the bench, although he wasn’t particularly tested.
2) Mario Balotelli – 5 – His second-half slip when seemingly through on goal summed up his Liverpool career.
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