Liverpool 2-3 Atletico Madrid: Player ratings as Reds fall in Europe
It has taken until Jurgen Klopp's fourth European campaign, but Liverpool have finally been beaten in a two-legged tie.
Roberto Firmino looked to have completed an arduous comeback when he struck in the early stages of extra time, but Adrian proceeded to hand the visitors a vital away goal, and the dejected Reds would ship two more to fall to defeat on the night and surrender their title.
Let's take a look at how the players rated.
Adrian - 1/10
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Luckless Liverpool Lament Lacklustre Keeping
Champions Liverpool bowed out of the Champions after a 3-2 after extra defeat to Atletico Madrid at Anfield.
Georginio Wijnaldum's goal in normal time saw the Reds win 1-0 in normal time but, despite Firmino's goal doubling their lead in extra time, two howlers from stand in keeper Adrian allowed replacements Marcos Llorente(2) and Alvaro Morata score to send the blessed Spaniards through, who had their goalkeeper Jan Oblak to thank.
A rip roaring start from the Reds was considered …
Lamentable Liverpool Exit FA Cup As They Lose Again in London
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Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: Player Ratings
Liverpool get knocked out in the Fifth Round of the FA Cup by Chelsea after a 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge. Another really poor and disappointing performance from the Reds as they fall to their third defeat in four games, in three different competitions.
Adrian - 5
You can’t make mistakes like the one he made for the Willian goal, but made a couple of very good stops as well.
Neco Williams - 5
Started brightly and delivered a couple …
Player Ratings: Liverpool 3-2 West Ham
Liverpool move to within 12 points of the Premier League title after a hard-fought 3-2 win over West Ham at Anfield. The Reds had to dig out 3 points after falling 2-1 behind, but their quality showed in the end and it was a deserved win.
Alisson - 6
Thought the shouts that he should’ve saved the Issa Diop goal were a tad harsh. Nevertheless, even if you believe he might have done better, he made up for it with …
Lethargic Liverpool Labour To Win
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Joe Gomez hopes Atleti defeat will provide motivation for Reds to bounce back in best way possible
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez believes The Reds will respond appropriately after suffering a rare defeat on Tuesday night at Atletico Madrid.
Jurgen Klopp's side lost 1-0 after going behind to an early goal from Saul Niguez. The second leg will be at Anfield in three weeks as The Reds will be battling to protect their Champions League crown.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Gomez discussed the loss to Atleti and how it may impact the squad in the coming weeks:
“It’s disappointing …
"What a player" - Gomez praises match-winning cameo appearance from Sadio Mané
Liverpool's Sadio Mané came off the bench to keep The Reds' Premier League winning streak going at Carrow Road on Saturday evening.
Daniel Farke's Norwich had provided stern opposition for the bulk of the game until Mané changed things with a brilliantly taken goal. Liverpool's number 10 had only been on the field 18 minutes before he struck the winner.
Mané had not started at Norwich as he was still recovering from injury. Reds players and fans alike will be …
Norwich 0-1 Liverpool: Observations as Reds edge closer to title
Liverpool are just five wins away from Premier League glory after Sadio Mane struck the decisive goal against a doomed Norwich at Carrow Road.
The Reds struggled somewhat in the first half, but were utterly dominant after the break and eventually made it count just over 10 minutes from time.
A 17th win on the bounce continues the relentless march.
We are... inevitable
In the context of the 55-point gap between the two sides, Liverpool made hard work of this. …
Norwich City 0-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings
Liverpool move 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 win away to Norwich City at Carrow Road. The goal was a long time coming, but super-sub Sadio Mane’s 77th minute strike sealed all 3 points. Norwich defended well but can have no complaints about the result.
Alisson - 9
Pulled off an incredible stop to prevent an almost certain goal when he clawed the ball away from the feet of Teemu Pukki. Had the …