Liverpool 0-3 Barcelona player ratings: Joe Gomez struggled but how did the other defenders play?

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 01: Joe Gomez of Liverpool battles for possession with Philippe Coutinho of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final first leg match between Barcelona and Liverpool at the Nou Camp on May 01, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

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Joel Matip Liverpool Barcelona Champions League Player Ratings

BARCELONA, SPAIN – MAY 01: Joel Matip of Liverpool battles for possession with Philippe Coutinho of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final first leg match between Barcelona and Liverpool at the Nou Camp on May 01, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Liverpool. VIRGIL VAN DIJK. 7. Was Virgil van Dijk at fault for the Suarez goal? Arsene Wenger thinks so, and believes van Dijk should have followed his man. Apart from that, the Dutchman had a decent game and made his customary quota of blocks and interceptions.<br />. Defender

JOEL MATIP. 6.75. Joel Matip has been looking like a proper defender these days and made some vital interceptions during the game, most notably against Ivan Rakitic and Philippe Coutinho. Matip was lucky not to give away a penalty for handball, however, but had a pretty solid game regardless.. Defender. Liverpool

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The Reds go again this weekend as they take on Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United. How will they be able to bounce back from the Wednesday night loss? Stay tuned for more.

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