Liverpool struggles to a 0-0 draw against Stoke City in the Premier League at Anfield. Here is our Liverpool player ratings v Stoke.
It was a frustrating after noon for Liverpool at Anfield today as the Reds struggled their way to a goalless draw with Stoke City. Despite the Potters needing to win to help their relegation battle they seemed content to play defensively and take the point. A tired and distracted Liverpool side could not find enough intensity to break them down.
There were four personnel changes from Tuesday’s huge 5-2 win against Roma in the Champions League. There was lots of shuffling in defense; Joe Gomez started at right back with Trent Alexander-Arnold moving into midfield for James Milner; Alberto Moreno replaced Andrew Robertson and Ragnar Klavan in for Dejan Lovren.
Danny Ings got a second Premier League start in a row, this time for Sadio Mane who was the subject of crazy injury speculation this week. While many were speculating three at the back or even a 442, the Reds ended up in their usual formation.
Liverpool had a goal disallowed for Danny Ings for a marginal offside – probably the right call but I have no idea how the line official saw it. Should have had two penalties – a pull by Pieters on Salah; a clear handball – but the Reds have only been given one spot kick at Anfield all season in the league.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 28, 2018