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Liverpool<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Loris Karius \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was surprisingly chose ahead of Mignolet and was a spectator for large parts of the match \u2013his handling and distribution were good but could do little to prevent Vardy\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n

Joe Gomez \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another mature and dominant performance \u2013 one superb effort skimmed Schmeichel\u2019s net and his poise and linkup play was effective.<\/p>\n

Joel Matip \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was involved in a few defensive fumbles including the one that led to Vardy\u2019s goal \u2013 quite slow and ponderous on the ball but made some important blocks late on.<\/p>\n

Dejan Lovren \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apart from a nervy opening few minutes, his performance was positive \u2013 especially strong in the air.<\/p>\n

Andrew Robertson \u2013 6 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Full of energy on the left but too many of his passes and crosses way wayward and more hopeful in nature \u2013 got back and covered well in defence.<\/p>\n

Emre Can \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Produced too many slack touches and rash passes and was more often than not too slow to the second balls \u2013 but did play an influential part in Liverpool\u2019s comeback in the second half.<\/p>\n

James Milner \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was willing to support the attack and linked-up with Robertson particularly well \u2013 but did on occasions leave space in the centre of midfield for Leicester to exploit.<\/p>\n

Philippe Coutinho \u2013\u00a06<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was relatively quiet compared to recent performances \u2013 was easily dispossessed by Leicester at times but still exhibited some classy touches.<\/p>\n

Mohamed Salah \u2013 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another two goals for Salah who rescued the points for Liverpool \u2013 did miss three other goalscoring chances but these did not faze him.<\/p>\n

Sadio Mane \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was back after his rest against Swansea but still failed to really impact the match in any way \u2013 did produce an assist for Liverpool\u2019s first but poor passes highlighted his below par performance.<\/p>\n

Roberto Firmino \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another energetic, effective, and efficient display against a resolute and combative Leicester defence \u2013 continues to play such a vital role in this Liverpool side.<\/p>\n

Leicester City<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kasper Schmeichel<\/strong> \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Made some key reflexive saves to keep his side in the match \u2013 was guilty of time-wasting from the 3rd minute and his kicking was wayward, to say the least.<\/p>\n

Daniel Amartey \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Produced one superb tackle to deny Coutinho \u2013 was often pulled infield to limit the space available for the Liverpool attack.<\/p>\n

Wes Morgan \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Relished the pressure of playing against the most fearsome of attacks \u2013 tackled well and made numerous key blocks.<\/p>\n

Harry Maguire \u2013 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the first 75 minutes he was the player of the match \u2013 read the game wonderfully, brought the ball out from the back with confidence and was a threat on set-pieces \u2013 having limited the influence of Salah as well as anyone this season, he was rolled by Egyptian in the final 15 minutes that led to Liverpool\u2019s winner.<\/p>\n

Christian Fuchs \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

His lack of pace showed and often found himself out of position \u2013 also was beaten for Salah\u2019s first goal.<\/p>\n

Wilfred Ndidi \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another battling performance by the midfielder \u2013 always looked to get Leicester up the pitch and his quick turns were effective in finding space.<\/p>\n

Vicente Iborra \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was strong and physical in the centre of the Leicester midfield and showed good composure on the ball \u2013 often quick to the second balls, he outfought his Liverpool counterparts for much of the match.<\/p>\n

Riyad Mahrez \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was unselfish in the opening minutes when he teed up Vardy for Leicester\u2019s earlier goal and did offer Leicester a strong attacking threat on the right \u2013 it was also quite striking how willing he was to work back and held Amartey defensively.<\/p>\n

Marc Albrighton \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Worked tirelessly but it was mainly in defence \u2013 wasn\u2019t able to go forward as much as he normally would.<\/p>\n

Demarai Gray \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showed a number of good touches and held the ball up well with his back to goal \u2013 was arguably the Leicester player who caused Liverpool the most problems.<\/p>\n

Jamie Vardy \u2013 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scored in the 3rd minute to take his tally to 7 goals in 9 matches against Liverpool \u2013 although he was starved of much service, his pace was always a threat and in the back of the minds of the Liverpool defence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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