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Ian Doyle

Liverpool player ratings as Takumi Minamino and Roberto Firmino excellent vs Osasuna

Caoimhin Kelleher 6

Watched a nice game go on in front of him until picking the ball out of the net for Osasuna’s late goal.

Neco Williams 6

Some decent interceptions early on and became more prominent going forward second half.

Joe Gomez 6

A little bit too laidback on occasion as he eased his way back into proceedings.

Ibrahima Konate 7

Caught the eye with his distribution from the back but was rarely troubled by an overrun Osasuna.

Kostas Tsimikas 7

Superb cross created the second for Firmino and deliveries regularly caused Osasuna problems. Likely starter against Norwich given Robertson’s injury.

Fabinho 7

Fine lofted pass sent Minamino away for the first and defensive nous saw him head clear some dangerous dead-ball situations. Solid.

Curtis Jones 6

Took a proper knock to the ribs and another to the face before departing after barely half an hour. In the wars, was the midfielder.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 7

Plenty of hustle and bustle around the Osasuna box and forced a good save with a thunderous first-half strike and another firm effort after the break.

Kaide Gordon 7

The 16-year-old impressed on a surprise start with his pace and intelligent movement, and gave Osasuna a real headache before being replaced at the break.

Roberto Firmino 8

Responded to the challenge of Jota the previous night with a fine display capped by two poacher’s finishes. Nearly notched hat-trick with header.

Takumi Minamino 9

Denied early on by a good save but got the opener via a deflection, then played key part in Firmino’s first and set up the Brazilian’s second. Excellent touch.

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Ben Woodburn (for Jones 30) 7

The Welshman was lively in another outing from the bench, not least when executing a delicious backheel for Oxlade-Chamberlain inside the area.

Divock Origi (for Gordon 46) 7

A lively outing for the Belgian, who appeared sharp.

Thiago Alcantara (for Fabino 60) 6

Gave away one dangerous free-kick but passing was tasty at times.

Rhys Williams (for Gomez 60) 6

Slotted into the centre of defence with few issues and could easily have notched a goal or two.

Leighton Clarkson (for Firmino 60) 7

Superb pass sent Woodburn clear seconds after coming on, and crowd appreciated the youngster’s display.

Jordan Henderson (for Minamino 71) 6

Welcome minutes for the skipper.

Owen Beck (for Tsimikas 71) 6

Another chance for the young left-back.

Conor Bradley (for N Williams 80)

Proud moment for the teenage defender.

Ben Davies (for Konate 80)

Honestly.

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