Sunday Express

MATCH RATINGS

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ALISSON

8 8

7 8 7 7 8 8 6

7 8 SUBSTITUTE­S: Diogo Jota (Salah (33rd) 7, James Milner (Keita 74th), Joel Matip (Van Dijk 90th), Roberto Firmino (Diaz 98th), Kostas Tsimikas Robertson (111th).

Good save to deny Alonso and an even better one after the break to keep out Pulisic. Super save in shootout to deny Mount.

T. ALEXANDER-ARNOLD

Great pass for Diaz early chance, made two big intercepti­ons which denied Chelsea goalscorin­g opportunit­ies.

IBRAHIMA KONATE

Kept Lukaku relatively quiet throughout the game, never looked overawed by the occasion alongside Van Dijk.

VIRGIL VAN DIJK

Calm and composed as usual, dealt with any high balls up into the danger area and always in the right pace.

ANDREW ROBERTSON

Got forward and put in a good cross for Jota, almost got the winner when he struck the post with a fine effort.

NABY KEITA

Really grew into the game as it progressed and started to influence play. Great pass to set up Jota chance.

JORDAN HENDERSON

Played with control in No.6 role in absence of Fabinho and offered protection for back four with his running.

THIAGO ALCANTARA

Caught out once in possession but otherwise superb on the ball with some defence-splitting passes. Scored pen.

MOHAMED SALAH

Didn’t get a chance to get into the game and, worryingly for Liverpool, came off injured after half an hour.

SADIO MANE

Buzzed about up front, desperatel­y trying to create something, found space at a premium and poor penalty in shootout.

LUIS DIAZ

Sensationa­l performanc­e, created early chance and almost scored. Fired one just wide after the break and hit post. Electric.

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