Liverpool player ratings: 0-1 Villarreal

VILLARREAL, SPAIN - APRIL 28: Coach of Liverpool Jurgen Klopp attends the warm up of his team before the UEFA Europa League semi final first leg match between Villarreal CF and Liverpool FC at Estadio El Madrigal stadium on April 28, 2016 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
VILLARREAL, SPAIN - APRIL 28: Coach of Liverpool Jurgen Klopp attends the warm up of his team before the UEFA Europa League semi final first leg match between Villarreal CF and Liverpool FC at Estadio El Madrigal stadium on April 28, 2016 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
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24 Midfield of Liverpool FC Joe Allen (L) and 21 Bruno of Villarreal CF during UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg match between Villarreal CF and Liverpool FC at El Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal on April 28, 2016. (Photo by Jose Miguel Fernandez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
24 Midfield of Liverpool FC Joe Allen (L) and 21 Bruno of Villarreal CF during UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg match between Villarreal CF and Liverpool FC at El Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal on April 28, 2016. (Photo by Jose Miguel Fernandez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Joe Allen – 7.5

Joe Allen started slow, getting nutmegged twice and firing a chance directly at the keeper. He got caught out several times, and looks strangely out of it. This was very brief however, as he then shifted into gear and produced one of the teams strongest performances. He chased everything, and was confident and composed on the ball. He rarely gave away possession, and was crucial to allowing Liverpool to get forward. He defended well too, and his gritty nature allowed him to excel.

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