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David Anderson

Liverpool player ratings as Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino fire Reds to victory

Liverpool took a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals as they comfortably beat Porto.

Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino both netted during the first half to give the Reds a 2-0 lead ahead of the away leg in Portugal in a fortnight.

Midfielder Keita opened his tally for the Reds during Friday's victory over Southampton and continued his goal run at Anfield.

The Guinean finished, after his shot was heavily deflected, after Firmino had teed him up on the edge of the area.

The Brazilian turned poacher has he tapped in.

But the goal was indebted to a high quality team move from Jurgen Klopp's men - which saw Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold team up on the right.

(AFP/Getty Images)

Here is how Liverpool rated...

LIVERPOOL

Alisson 7

Made two fine saves in quick succession to deny Marega.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 7

Great overlapping run and cross to tee up Firmino to score.

(REUTERS)
(REUTERS)

Dejan Lovren 6

Was solid on his first start since injuring his hamstring in January.

Virgil van Dijk 7

Was as composed and commanding as ever at the back.

James Milner 7

Played a terrific pass to Mane in the build-up to the opening goal.

(Action Images via Reuters)

Jordan Henderson 7

Played in Alexander-Arnold with a sublime pass for the second goal.

Fabinho 6

Was quietly effective in the middle of the park for Liverpool.

Naby Keita 6

Scored with another defected effort, but lacked positional sense.

(PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX)

Mo Salah 7

Missed a chance, but tracked back brilliantly to stop Otavio.

Roberto Firmino 8

MOTM. Set up the first before dispatching the second for Liverpool.

Sadio Mane 7

Was involved in the first goal and was lively for Liverpool.

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