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Liverpool Echo
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Ian Doyle

Liverpool player ratings as Gini Wijnaldum outstanding and several others impressive

Caoimhin Kelleher 8

Necessary stop to keep out a clever Podence chip first half and excellent when handling the aerial threat of the visitors.

Neco Williams 7

Tread a dangerous line after being booked in the second minute but refused to be ruffled. Great encouragement from the Kop and responded. Subbed.

Joel Matip 8

Again offered Williams excellent assistance and very solid. Very much enjoyed his header in front of the Kop for the third.

Fabinho 7

Put on his backside by Traore first half but some vital interceptions. Continues to develop a good understanding with Matip.

Andy Robertson 7

Always difficult against Traore and also had to cope with Semedo. Remained an outlet going forward as Wolves became disheartened second half.

Jordan Henderson 8

Long ball prompted the opener and sought to set the tempo while performing defensive duties. A similar pass sent Wijnaldum away for the second. Very good. Subbed.

Gini Wijnaldum 9

Plenty of energy and covered acres of ground, with his strength and close control so vital in the midfield tussle. Then showed his attacking prowess with a brilliant finish for the second. Outstanding.

Curtis Jones 8

Neat and tidy in another disciplined midfield showing. Rarely loses possession and both strong and intelligent. Still only 19 – honestly!

Mohamed Salah 8

Sensed the opportunity and finished neatly for the opener, and such a danger cutting in off the right. Cross created the third for Matip.

Roberto Firmino 8

Enjoyed himself on his recall, not least with one outrageous nutmeg and a scissor-kick volley to send Mane down the wing. Subbed.

Sadio Mane 8

Absurdly good first touch and revelled in the battle against Boly and Semedo. Rightly escaped censure for a non-penalty before the break.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (for Williams 68) 7

Return from injury for the right-back, whose cross teased Semedo to put into his own net for the fourth.

Diogo Jota (for Firmino 73) 7

A lively cameo against his former club.

Naby Keita (for Henderson 81)

Welcome minutes for the Guinean.

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