HJK Helsinki 0 Liverpool 2 | Tactics & Player Review
Liverpool goals - Origi 72', Coutinho 77'
There are no player ratings as it's pre-season, but here's a look at the tactics and player performances from Liverpool's pre-season game against HJK Helsinki.
All pre-season caveats apply.
Simon Mignolet
Didn't have much to do. Came out for a corner early on and got nowhere near it. Made a routine save in the second half.
Nathaniel Clyne
Got forward well in support of Ibe.
Martin Skrtel
Carried the ball out well on the …
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