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PLAYER RATING: LIVERPOOL 2-0 EVERTON

Ratings of Liverpool players like Stefan Bajcetic and two others excellent against Everton

Ian Doyle evaluates Stefan Bajcetic and other Liverpool players after Monday’s Merseyside derby against Everton

Alisson Becker 7

Some claimed and convincing crosses with distribution. There’s not much to do in terms of saves.

Trent Alexander Arnold 7

Called on by Everton to step up, but his pass was initially inconsistent, before improvement was seen with an assist for the second.

Joe Gomes 8

He handled Simms’ physique well, winning a series of dogfights and taking advantage of a no-nonsense defense.

Joel Matip 7

Decent enough to come forward, but some of his defense wasn’t convincing before settling down.

Lui joined Nunez in a fight down the left flank and started probing before the break. Deliberate forward drive led to the second goal. Everton annoyed. Booked up.

Fairy 7

Much, much better than lately and the confidence grew as the game progressed. He did the simple things well.

Jordan Henderson 7

Earned cheers from the Kop with some intention to push and tackle, and set a good pace. Freedom to come forward more in the second half. Submerged.

Stefan Baicetic 9

Inconsistent in the first half with enthusiasm and energy, tempered by inexperience with some overambitious passing, but he proved to be a quick learner with a strong performance after the break. Submerged.

Mohammed Salah 8

He was soon having a great time against Mykolenko before being instrumental in starting and then finishing the opener, and involved in the second. His faith is back. subordinate.

Cody Gakpo 7

In the first half he sent an impromptu header wide and nearly a lot before the relief of his opening Liverpool goal led to a fine second-half performance. subordinate.

Darwin Nunez 7

Accidentally created a chance for Gakpo with an overhead kick but excelled at coming out of defense and showing pace to open Salah’s scoring. Live again. subordinate.

Diogo Jota (for Nunez 70) 6

Ring rust was evident after such a long time.

James Milner (for Henderson 80)

A good tackle stops a possible break from Maupay.

Roberto Firmino (for Gakpo 80)

Looking sharp on his return. Naby Keita (for Bajcetic 90) earning bonus.

Harvey Elliott (for Salah 90)

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