Liverpool entertained Southampton at Anfield earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win in the FA Cup. The Reds made a solid start to the game and managed to get their noses ahead thanks to Lewis Koumas’ deflected effort in the 44th minute. Jurgen Klopp‘s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Jayen Danns came off the bench and scored a quick-fire brace as Liverpool ran away with a comfortable 3-0 win tonight.
Let’s take a look at how each Liverpool player performed during the match against the Saints.
GK: Caoimhin Kelleher – 8/10
Kelleher made three excellent saves during the game and earned a well-deserved clean sheet at Anfield.
RB: Conor Bradley – 7/10
He kept things solid at the back and had a couple of lively moments in the final third.
CB: Jarell Quansah – 7/10
Quansah performed his defensive duties well and secured an important clean sheet tonight.
CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 7/10
He kept the Southampton attackers quiet in the first half and was replaced at half-time.
LB: Kostas Tsimikas – 7.5/10
The Greek full-back was a positive influence in both halves.
CM: James McConnell – 6/10
He was full of energy and running but struggled to get a foothold in the game.
CM: Joe Gomez – 7/10
Gomez anchored the midfield with conviction but lacked quality in the Southampton half.
CM: Bobby Clark – 7.5/10
He came back to defend when needed and managed to catch the eye in the final third. Clark has got an assist to show for his efforts.
RW: Harvey Elliott – 7.5/10
Elliott was a constant menace in the opponent’s half and ended the game with an assist to his name.
ST: Cody Gakpo – 7/10
Gakpo was not shy of having a strike at goal but failed to register a goal.
LW: Lewis Koumas – 7.5/10
He had a few bright moments in the game and managed to score the opening goal in the 44th minute.
Substitutes:
CB: Ibrahima Konate – 7/10
Konate kept things solid when defending inside his half.
ST: Jayden Danns – 8/10
Danns managed to score two goals in the final quarter of the match.
CM: Alexis Mac Allister – 7/10
He made one good chance in the final third.
CM: Treymaurice Nyoni – 6/10
He added some energy to Klopp’s midfield.
RW: Kaide Gordon – N/A
