There have been immaculate performances all around the pitch in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Man Metropolis at Anfield, however Alexis Mac Allister was notably good.
The Reds had been up towards it at residence to the reigning champions on Sunday, with 10 accidents making theReds underdogs in a title conflict.
Jurgen Klopp‘s crew had been very good, however fell behind to John Stones’ close-range effort from a nook, earlier than equalising from the penalty spot via Mac Allister shortly after the interval.
The draw takes Liverpool stage with Arsenal however behind them on aim distinction, remaining one level forward of Metropolis.
Right here we evaluate our participant scores with these of the Liverpool Echo, Objective, FotMob and This Is Anfield’s readers.
On an enormous afternoon at Anfield, Mac Allister (8.4) acquired the most effective general rating, producing a dominant all-round midfield displaying.
The Argentine was in all places on the pitch, displaying class in possession and tenacity off the ball, and his took his penalty with aplomb, too.
Ian Doyle of the Echo stated that Mac Allister’s “affect grew as Liverpool improved”, including that he was the “most vigorous residence midfielder.”
TIA’s Henry Jackson claimed that Liverpool’s No.10 was “the most effective participant on the pitch”, and he was “at all times seeking to break the strains along with his passing.”
Virgil van Dijk (8.2) was in second place – the one cause extra wasn’t fabricated from his efficiency was as a result of that is simply the norm for him.
Peter McVitie of GOAL felt that the Liverpool skipper’s “management qualities had been on present and he was a rock on the again”, in a defence that felt skilled round him.
Finishing the highest three had been Caoimhin Kelleher (7.6) and Wataru Endo (7.6), each of whom had been extremely spectacular.
The previous’s “huge save to thwart Phil Foden” was his finest second, as his nice kind continues, and the latter “confirmed good energy and composure” in accordance with Doyle.
The bottom score towards Metropolis went to Dominik Szoboszlai (6.5), who was barely off the tempo after loads of trip lately.
Subsequent up for Liverpool is Thursday’s Europa League final 16 second leg conflict with Sparta Prague (8pm UK), following the Reds’ 5-1 win within the Czech Republic.
