Liverpool v Chelsea player ratings
Chelsea need a point to guarantee a top-four finish after losing 5-3 against Liverpool in a thriller at Anfield. Here’s how we rated each Blues player.
Kepa Arrizabalaga: 5
Should have prevented at least a couple of the goals. This display will do nothing to convince his doubters.
Reece James: 6
A solid game from the youngster despite the scoreline. Made a few crucial interceptions and was a constant threat going forward.
Cesar Azpilicueta: 5
A poor game from the captain by his standards. He found the going tough against Liverpool’s attacking players.
Kurt Zouma: 5
Not a good performance from either the centre-backs. They were bullied on numerous occasions by the Liverpool front three.
Antonio Rudiger: 5
A night to forget for Rudiger, who again has done little to win over the doubters. Chelsea need a centre-back.
Marcos Alonso: 6
Got forward well but as with the majority of his team-mates, struggled to cope when going the other way.
Jorginho: 6
Didn’t do anything drastically wrong but didn’t do anything particularly well either. Lacks dynamism and Chelsea needed some in midfield at times.
Mateo Kovacic: 6
Had a bit more bite than Jorginho in the middle but still struggled to muster up anything of real quality.
Willian: 5
Struggled. Was robbed by Naby Keita which led to Liverpool’s first goal.
Olivier Giroud: 7
The Frenchman continued his good run of form with another goal – the easiest he will score all season. His work-rate meant he deserved it.
Mason Mount: 6
Missed a golden opportunity to make it 1-0 early on. Worked hard and helped the attack combine well but will be disappointed not to have got his name on the scoresheet.
Christian Pulisic: 8
Superb after he was introduced from the bench. A threat and fully deserved his brace, although he missed a decent chance to make it a hat-trick.
Tammy Abraham: 7
Was introduced around the hour mark and scored with his first touch. Liked up brilliantly with Pulisic.
Callum Hudson-Odoi: 6
Put plenty of effort in after coming on.
