Liverpool sunk to a horrible 4-1 loss against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley in the Premier League. Here are our Liverpool player ratings v Spurs:
After two clean sheets in consecutive games Liverpool returned to form with a mistake strewn defensive performance to hand Tottenham Hotspur an easy 4-1 victory for them at Wembley.
We are all very aware of how both Mignolet and Lovren can have ‘one of those games’. Well they decided to have one on the same afternoon this week. They were not the only ones to blame as Matip and the midfield contributes to this terrible Premier League loss.
The result leaves us in 9th place after a quarter of the season has been played. This game is the clearest example yet of Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp’s greatest flaws and mismanagement. Spurs were decent on the day, and Pochettino nailed it with their formation. Ultimately though the Reds undid themselves with woeful defending and a lack of belief.
Four out of the five defenders and keeper are Brendan Rodgers signings. The Northern Irishman got fired for how we defended towards the end of his reign. That Klopp has not addressed those starters in the transfer market – or improved them as a coach – is the biggest mark against him as Liverpool boss.
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Here are our Liverpool player ratings v Spurs:
Liverpool Player Ratings: Defenders
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Liverpool Player Ratings: Midfielders
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Liverpool Player Ratings: Forwards
Substitutions
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 6
Brought on after 30 minutes for the catastrophic Dejan Lovren. Finally got his wish to play in midfield! Flashed his pace and ball carrying ability.
Daniel Sturridge – 5
On for the last 15 minutes when we were 4-1 down. Has yet to offer us anything from the bench this season. Frustrating for him and for us.
Marko Grujic – 6
Getting some rare Premier League minutes with Wijnaldum out and the game out of reach for the Reds.