Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea player ratings: van Dijk flawless but how did the rest of the defence do?

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 14: Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip stretch fpr the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on April 14, 2019. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

7.5. The Dutchman endured another testing afternoon but came out the other side with flying colours, mainly due to the calm nature of his leadership. <p>Van Dijk is a calming influence throughout the whole side and rarely let Chelsea’s attackers get the better of him. There was one dangerous moment from Willian in the first half, but the defender managed to nip that in the bud.</p>. Defender. Liverpool. VIRGIL VAN DIJK

JOEL MATIP. 6.75. Matip gave the ball away a little bit, but largely played well alongside van Dijk. The former Cameroon international was off with his positioning, though, which meant Chelsea were able to get in behind the defence at times. <p>However, the ex-Schalke man is a big unit and his power in the air meant the Blues weren’t able to attack through that route very effectively.</p>. Defender. Liverpool

Henderson in 2016. Sturridge in 2018. Salah in 2019.

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