Liverpool, Fabinho dominate Brentford 3-0 without key players

By Erin Grugan | Jan 16, 2022

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Liverpool’s Japanese midfielder Takumi Minamino jumps on the back of Liverpool’s Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino as he celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 16, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Forwards

Diogo Jota – 6

Jota had a relatively inconsequential first half as he seemed unable to find any space to work with or get any decent touches in. Jota was able to find a few brilliant chances in the second but was denied by the post and a close-range save by Fernandez before being subbed off.

Roberto Firmino – 7

Firmino struggled to be a shooting threat against Brentford but finished with 90% pass accuracy, including an assist on Minamino’s goal off a misplay from Brentford keeper Fernandez – a play that began with Firmino charging into the box to intercept Fernandez’s pass.

Subs

Takumi Minamino (73′ for Oxlade-Chamberlain) – 8

Minamino calmly put the Reds up 3-0 just minutes after coming onto the pitch, cashing in on a muffed play from Fernandez. A very happy 27th birthday present for him!

James Milner (78′ for Firmino) – 6

Just didn’t see much of Milly in the time he was on. He had a few touches but nothing of any note.

Kaida Gordon (’81 for Jota) – 7

Nearly scored in his Premier League debut shortly after being subbed in, but fired the shot straight to Fernandez. Happy debut day to Gordon!

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