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Liverpool player ratings - Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino score but no excuses for Adrian at Southampton
Firmino and Mane both score at St Mary's but Adrian mistake meant a nervy finish for Liverpool at Southampton
By Ian Doyle Chief Liverpool writer
17 AUG 2019
Ian Doyle's player ratings from St Mary's as Liverpool win 1-2
Adrian 6
Had one clearance charged down first half and slightly jittery with ball at feet but made point-blank save to keep out Yoshida header. No excuse for that mistake for Ings goal, though.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 6
Deliveries not quite there from the right-back until a good one almost put in Firmino. Tested by Adams defensively. More effective going forward as game progressed.
Joel Matip 7
Caught out by Adams once with a ball over the top first half. Dealt with most problems if often close to the edge. Passing better than on Wednesday, too.
Virgil van Dijk 7
Unruffled in the face of some half-hearted jeering. Too strong for Adams on several occasions and helped repel the late Southampton charge.
Andy Robertson 7
Saw a lot of the ball but a bit wasteful in possession first half. Kept honest by Valery and Ward-Prowse, then began to stretch his legs after the break and drew great save from Gunn.
Gini Wijnaldum 6
Playing in front of the back four, kept things simple but a little loose on the ball at times. Enjoyed using his strength and grew in confidence after interval.
James Milner 6
Clash of heads with Ward-Prowse kept him off the field for repairs for several minutes, but didn't stop him getting stuck in. Shot narrowly wide after the break, but one bad pass led to a chance for Ings. Subbed.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 6
Dropped into a more accustomed right-sided midfield role, far more comfortable than in midweek and more lively as a result. One good pass created Salah chance. Subbed.
Mohamed Salah 6
Couple of clever flicks early on and in behind once for a half-chance but wasn't able to affect the game much first half. Spurned good opening after interval before being replaced.
Roberto Firmino 8
Back into the starting line-up, dropped deep in pursuit of the ball and got his rewards in the second half, atoning for one missed chance with a finely-taken strike for the second.
Sadio Mane 8
Clobbered twice in opening minutes and peripheral until his stunning curler for the opener just before the break. Turned provider for Firmino's goal and a threat second half.
SUBS
Fabinho (for Milner 74) 6
A couple of decent headers in midfield.
Divock Origi (for Salah 79)
More helping out defence than going forward.
Jordan Henderson (for Oxlade-Chamberlain 89)
Win bonus.
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Firmino and Mane both score at St Mary's but Adrian mistake meant a nervy finish for Liverpool at Southampton
By Ian Doyle Chief Liverpool writer
17 AUG 2019
Ian Doyle's player ratings from St Mary's as Liverpool win 1-2
Adrian 6
Had one clearance charged down first half and slightly jittery with ball at feet but made point-blank save to keep out Yoshida header. No excuse for that mistake for Ings goal, though.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 6
Deliveries not quite there from the right-back until a good one almost put in Firmino. Tested by Adams defensively. More effective going forward as game progressed.
Joel Matip 7
Caught out by Adams once with a ball over the top first half. Dealt with most problems if often close to the edge. Passing better than on Wednesday, too.
Virgil van Dijk 7
Unruffled in the face of some half-hearted jeering. Too strong for Adams on several occasions and helped repel the late Southampton charge.
Andy Robertson 7
Saw a lot of the ball but a bit wasteful in possession first half. Kept honest by Valery and Ward-Prowse, then began to stretch his legs after the break and drew great save from Gunn.
Gini Wijnaldum 6
Playing in front of the back four, kept things simple but a little loose on the ball at times. Enjoyed using his strength and grew in confidence after interval.
James Milner 6
Clash of heads with Ward-Prowse kept him off the field for repairs for several minutes, but didn't stop him getting stuck in. Shot narrowly wide after the break, but one bad pass led to a chance for Ings. Subbed.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 6
Dropped into a more accustomed right-sided midfield role, far more comfortable than in midweek and more lively as a result. One good pass created Salah chance. Subbed.
Mohamed Salah 6
Couple of clever flicks early on and in behind once for a half-chance but wasn't able to affect the game much first half. Spurned good opening after interval before being replaced.
Roberto Firmino 8
Back into the starting line-up, dropped deep in pursuit of the ball and got his rewards in the second half, atoning for one missed chance with a finely-taken strike for the second.
Sadio Mane 8
Clobbered twice in opening minutes and peripheral until his stunning curler for the opener just before the break. Turned provider for Firmino's goal and a threat second half.
SUBS
Fabinho (for Milner 74) 6
A couple of decent headers in midfield.
Divock Origi (for Salah 79)
More helping out defence than going forward.
Jordan Henderson (for Oxlade-Chamberlain 89)
Win bonus.
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