Liverpool 1-0 Norwich player ratings: Keita, Henderson boss, Mane genius
Defense
6. . Liverpool. . Andrew Robertson
Robertson was his usual self against Norwich. He moved the ball well forward along the left flank. His four key passes led the team. But once he found his way into the Norwich half his space to operate became quite clogged which is obvious from his 81.8 percent passer rating.
He got caught napping by Rupp for Norwich’s only truly dangerous effort.
Virgil Van Dijk. 6. . Liverpool.
He was typically solid against Norwich. He doesn’t get on the stat sheet much. He’s credited with two shots and a clearance. That’s what happens when the opposition rarely troubles you. Sometimes a quiet day is the best day for a defender.
6. . Liverpool. . Joe Gomez
Much like his partner in the center of defense, Gomez had a quiet day. He’s credited with one tackle and a clearance. But like with Virgil van Dijk, that’s what happens when the opposition doesn’t come down the middle of the park.
. Liverpool. . Trent Alexander-Arnold. 7
Norwich spent most of their effort forcing the ball down Liverpool’s right flank. And Alexander-Arnold did well to keep them at bay. He picked up two tackles, two clearances, and an interception on the day.
What let him down was his passing. Normally, Alexander-Arnold has pin-point delivery. He finished with a team-low 73.9 passer rating. Only two of his 14 crosses were accurate. Now, to be fair, he had the time and space to put 14 crosses in. That, in-and-of-itself, is pretty impressive from the Liverpool right-back.