Liverpool recorded a comprehensive win over Wigan Athletic on Saturday, which helped the Reds climb up to the eleventh place in the table.
After finding it difficult to crack open a tout Latics defence in the first period, the hosts simply dismantled their opponents after the break, netting three times to record their second home win of the season.
In the following article, we will take a look at how Brendan Rodgers troops went about in the match, evaluating their performance on a scale from 1 to 10.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-Reina-c29672 – 6.5
After making his return from a hamstring injury on Saturday, the Spaniard could not have asked for an easier outing. Having watched majority of the proceedings as a mere spectator, the 30-year was only tested on a couple of occasions. He made a fine save
to keep out a ferocious first-half strike from Kone and played some nice long balls for the attackers.
Jose Enrique – 8
Came up with his best performance of the season at the weekend. After having struggled to assert his authority in the first period, the defender proved to be a constant nuisance for the Latics rearguard in the second half. He made a startling run from close
to the half line towards the Wigan box, evading scores of approaching players before sending Luis Suarez one-on-one with the keeper with a delightful pass, who went on to score the Reds second goal.
The Spaniard was then rewarded for his hard work, as he tapped the ball in during the closing stages to seal a comprehensive win and a memorable evening for his side.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniel-Agger-c9884 – 7.5
Was one of the authoritarian figures in the backline. Closed out the spaces for the Wigan attackers and was particularly good in aerial battles.
Martin Skrtel – 7
Looked comfortable against Kone and Di Santo and had a decent game overall.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Glen-Johnson-c15050 – 7.5
Made some sweeping moves forward from the left flank apart from carrying out his defensive duties. Played some decent crosses inside the box and flustered the oppositions’ defenders with his coruscating pace and unyielding strength.
Andre Wisdom – 6
Was not one of the more prominent players on the field, but nonetheless, had a satisfactory game.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Gerrard-c34196 – 7
Looked comfortable in the midfield and fed a couple of good balls for the attackers. Was a little bit sluggish in the first period but improved as the match went on.
Joe Allen – 7
His pass completion rate was excellent yet again. Played an important hand in helping the Reds dominate the midfield battle, but did not press too much upfront as he would have liked.
Suso – 6.5
Had an inconsistent game. He took a nice long-range effort in the first half, drawing a fine save from Al Habsi. However, he was substituted during the break as he failed to involve himself more in the offence.
Raheem Sterling -7.5
It was another fine evening for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 starlet. The visitors found it difficult to cope with his sparking pace. He collected a poor pass in the Latics half just after the break, charged forward from the right flank, before cutting the ball in for
Suarez who netted in the opening goal.
Luis Suarez – 9
Without a surprise, the striker was Liverpool’s top performer yet again. He tucked in his goal number 9 and 10 for the season, becoming the competition’s leading scorer.
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