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Ian Doyle

Liverpool player ratings vs Shrewsbury - Neco Williams and Pedro Chirivella brilliant

Caoimhin Kelleher 7

Calmed any nerves with an early take and composed first half. Caused panic with one wander after the break, but made a huge claim for a cross in injury time.

Neco Williams 9

Already establishing himself as a crowd favourite, worked hard down the right and flashed one shot wide after a forceful run. Close again second half and excellent long ball led to the own goal opener. Booked.

Ki-Jana Hoever 7


Got away with an unwise attempt early on to dribble out of the area, otherwise solid and sensible.



Sepp van den Berg 8

Good defensive header early on set the tone for a very confident first-half display. Sniffed out danger regularly and rarely beaten in the air.

Adam Lewis 7

A senior debut on his first start at any level for three months after a knee injury, at times understandably rusty but always willing to press forward and improved as game progressed.

Pedro Chirivella 9

Prowled around the defensive midfield area with intent and mopped up well on more than one occasion, using the ball economically. His experience – well, relative to those around him – was crucial in the closing stages.

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Leighton Clarkson 8

Not all his ambitious passing came off but always looked to go forward and not afraid to make a tackle. One superb ball helped fashion a chance for Williams.

Jake Cain 7

Prominent in the early stages but life became a little more difficult towards the break for the debutant. Kept on going second half and his close control and persistence got him out of so many tight spaces.

Harvey Elliott 8

Much more lively than in the first game, his direct runs and skills frightened Shrewsbury and helped make space for Williams. His presence forced Williams – the Shrewsbury one – to head in the winner.
 

Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliott celebrates (Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)


Liam Millar 6

Tough ask as a diminutive central striker up against the powerful and tall Shrewsbury defenders. Better when shifted occasionally to the left and put in one great cross. Subbed.

Curtis Jones 8

Started on the left but given something of a free role and made the most of it, testing O’Leary with a free-kick and taking one in the face from a defender’s fist. Bit greedy at times but he’s good and he knows it.

Joe Hardy (for Millar 82)

Another debutant, would have been in for a clear run on goal but for an overhit Elliott pass.

Morgan Boyes (for Clarkson 90+2)


Helped see the win out.

Elijah Dixon-Bonner (for Elliott 90+4)

An Anfield appearance.

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