Liverpool player ratings vs Spurs: Trent world-class but Mane awful

Right-back: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 9

In the eight hours that Liverpool played without scoring a goal, no-one took more slack offensively than Trent Alexander-Arnold.

But today, he was right back up to the world-class standards we have been so used to over the last three years.

A wonderful performance was defined by a sumptuous finish, capitalising on Hugo Lloris’s mistake, and a fantastically directed cross into Mane.

Joint man of the match.

Center-back: Joel Matip – 5

Unbelievably frustrating. After an okay first half, Matip was forced off through injury at half-time.

In terms of the selection, you have to question, A: was he fit enough in the first place, and B: why should he put in the position if so.

But the Cameroonian seriously needs a spell away to work on his durability, much akin to Naby Keita’s scheme at the moment.

Centre-back: Jordan Henderson – 7.5

A quietly brilliant performance from the Skipper in an unfamiliar position for the Mackem.

Dealing with Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son is not easy for any defender, let alone stand-in midfielder.

Obviously we’d prefer him in midfield, but if he continues like this you can slightly see why FSG are reluctant to invest in a defender.

Left-back: Andy Robertson – 5.5

A pretty dour performance from the usually excellent left-back. He looked tired – but it’s quite understandable considering he’s had hardly any rest this season.

Didn’t impact the game offensively or defensively.