Joe Gomez stepped up and showed his previously unseen leadership qualities as the solid Reds backline showed there is a way forward without van Dijk. SCOTT MASON reports on the England internationals dominant evening.
Category: Match centre
Several players stood up and impressed on Wednesday evening in Amsterdam, as Jürgen Klopp’s side started their Champions League campaign in battling fashion. OLIVER LAWRENSON picks out the Reds’ winners and losers from the game.
DON KOPLEONE with the match ratings on a night where the Reds squeaked through in Amsterdam, courtesy of a scrappy own-goal by Nicolás Tagliafico.
JAMES NOBLE with the match report on a night where the Reds squeaked through in Amsterdam, courtesy of a scrappy own-goal by Nicolás Tagliafico.
The Spanish international’s debut was excellent, but it was overshadowed by injuries and the use of VAR. SCOTT MASON looks at his sumptuous performance.
Defensive frailties, horror tackles and appalling VAR decisions took the shine away from the game as the Reds were robbed of three points. OLIVER LAWRENSON picks out the Reds’ winners and losers from the game.
DON KOPLEONE rates the Liverpool players’ performance from a frustrating afternoon at Goodison Park.
Jordan Henderson’s injury time winner was ruled out by VAR for a non-existent offside, while Jordan Pickford’s lunge which injured Virgil van Dijk went unpunished.
JAMES NOBLE considers the importance of this Merseyside Derby – played in entirely alien circumstances, but still holding the same importance.
It was an awful day to forget for Liverpool as a shameful showing ended their 100pc Premier League start. OLIVER LAWRENSON picks out the Reds’ winners and losers from the game.
