Liverpool player ratings: Bournemouth v Liverpool – Dec 17 2017

8. His best start for the club so far. Getting to play in central midfield – one of the reasons he left Arsenal – he showed the energy and quality to make you think he can be a decent option in the middle. His game was typified in one sequence where he robbed Jordan Ibe with a hard tackle before driving into the box and slamming the ball against the post.. Center Midfield. Liverpool. ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN

Jordan Henderson has faced the possibility of losing his place in the first side after missing two of the last three games. Emre Can’s suspension made his inclusion virtually inevitable. He tried to feed Salah early with through balls but the passes lacked pace to beat Charlie Daniels. Grew to dominate the game as Liverpool grew more comfortable with the winning scoreline.. Center Midfield. Liverpool. JORDAN HENDERSON. 7

GINI WIJNALDUM. 6. After receiving criticism for his low energy performance a response was needed today. Teh reality was that he had very little to do as Liverpool’s deepest midfielder in the central three. Walked through the second half as Bournemouth could not get hold of the ball and were constantly pushed back on the flanks.. Center Midfield. Liverpool