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Adrian 7
He tackled Gomez and then got charged a punt before settling down and making a good save from Promes point-blank. Some solid stops in the second half, but they came off with a flap at the end.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 6
I didn’t take a couple of good opportunities to shoot from the outside right before the break. Defensively tested but improved in that regard after the break.
Joe Gomez 8
Nervous opening as Liverpool’s remaining senior central defender, but benefited from Fabinho’s calming influence alongside him. He shone during the second half when Ajax pushed.
Fabinho 9
Two good challenges in quick succession thwarted a dangerous attack from Ajax in the first half and excellent interceptions and positioning throughout and a brilliant punt from Tadic.
Choose your LFC Man of the Match right here
Andy Robertson 8
Connected well with Mane in the overlap and a strong career created an opportunity for Salah. Strong presence at both ends after the break.
Gini Wijnaldum 7
Apparently the containment midfielder had some problems with positioning early on but gradually made his way. Better when released after Henderson’s arrival, and a strong rider in the later stages.
James Milner 6
He won two 50-50 from the start and has taken the fight to Ajax with his tackle. He seemed to tire quickly during an unusual start. Reserved and replaced late.
Curtis Jones 6
Caught in possession a couple of times, but otherwise held his ground in a busy midfield in the first half of the Champions League debut. Subtitled at the break.
Mohamed Salah 6
A couple of chances to run in defense of Ajax and bad luck with a shoe through Firmino. Subtitled.
Roberto Firmino 6
Again some nice touches but too often on the periphery. Saw a header from the corner saved the first half. Subtitled.
Sadio mane 7
He saw plenty of the ball before the break, but got little out of Schuurs, until a good spin and a missed shot created an own goal. Subtitled.
Jordan Henderson (by Jones 46) 7
He contributed more solidity to the defensive effort in midfield.
Diogo Jota (for Mane 59) 7
Purpose-tested on the left and could have benefited from a series of lightning counterattacks.
Takumi Minamino (for Firmino 59) 6
He saw a strong shot passed and it became a useful outlet when Ajax pressed.
Xherdan Shaqiri (for Salah 59) 6
Some moments of promise on the right but I did not make the most of them.
Rhys Williams (by Milner 90 + 2)
What a moment for the young man making his Champions League bow.
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