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Plymouth Argyle 1 – 0 Liverpool – FA Cup 4th Round Player Ratings

The FA Cup came roaring back into life this weekend as the Reds travelled to the Championship bottom-placed side, Plymouth Argyle. The match was always looked upon as a chance for Arne Slot to rest and rotate his first team elite, creating an opportunity for Plymouth to make this an FA Cup encounter to relish.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Caoimhin Kelleher – 6.0

The brilliant backup Irishman was largely untroubled in a girly routine first half.

After the restart, the academy graduate was unlucky with the opening goal conceded as the hosts took a lead they probably deserved.

Joe Gomez – 6.0

England started with the captain’s armband yet was unfortunately taken out of the game with an injury early on.

Subbed – 11 mins

Kostas Tsimikas – 6.0

The Greek international fullback was too ineffective on the ball and unsure when having to defend the direct ball.

After the halftime break, the popular backup was unable to deliver the service needed, with only one cross of substance in the first 45 minutes.

Jarell Quansah – 6.0

The England under-21 defender was keen to try and repel the direction nature of Plymouth as he struggled to maintain the physical approach of the hosts.

In the second half, the strapping defender was

Wataru Endō – 7.0

The senior member of this rotated group was a little rattled at times as he looked to make a defensive resilience that worked.

In the second period of the game, the former Bundesliga man plugged away and ensured his team did not concede another goal.

James McConnell – 6.0

The young midfielder was steady and tried to ensure the ball kept moving through a tricky middle ground

After the break, the academy graduate was resolute and determined against a team that was playing to survive.

Trey Nyoni – 5.0

The youngest seemed overwhelmed at times as he tried to play through a rigid block.

After the restart, the teenager was unable to break the lines and failed to spark anything noteworthy.

Subbed – 76 mins

Harvey Elliott – 5.0

The England under-21 man was unable to impact the game as the spaces evaded the diminutive midfielder.

In the second half of this game, the former Fulham man was again limited in his ability to find the equaliser.

Diogo Jota – 5.0

The Portuguese attacker started as the man with the central striker’s role and struggled to make an impression.

After the restart, the former Wolves man was almost the man to level the game as his late shot was tipped over the bar.

Federico Chiesa – 4.0

The Italy forward started wide and could not offer any real threat against a wall of green.

After the halftime break, the former Juventus man was again a shadow of his usual self as he continually drove inside and into a plethora of players.

Luis Diaz – 4.0

The 28-year-old started with a license to roam; however, he could not offer much in the way of creative direction.

After the intermission, the former Porto man was unable to break through a team full of passion.

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Substitutions;

Iasaac Mabay – 4.0 (on 11)

Came on and underwhelmed.

Subbed – 58 mins

Darwin Nunez – 5.0 (on 60)

Came on to add spice and nearly levelled with a late header.

Trent Kone-Doherty – 6.0 (on 60)

Came on to add creation.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 7.0

The Dutch manager was keen to give a starting opportunity to his fringe assets, with Everton waiting in the wing for the upcoming Merseyside Derby on Wednesday night.

All the substitutions were lacking in inspiration as the boss was unmoved at being eliminated.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

Plymouth Argyle 1 – 3 Liverpool

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