Liverpool FC player ratings as Virgil van Djik and Luis Diaz was Astonishing against Villarreal; villareal 2-3 Liverpool

Liverpool FC player ratings as Virgil van Djik and Luis Diaz was Astonishing against Villarreal; villareal 2-3 Liverpool

This is the liverpool FC player ratings after the second leg champions League Semifinal clash with villareal

Alisson Becker 7 (out of 10)

Alisson was brilliant to deny Lo Celso when the Villarreal man was clear. Not much to do after break.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 6

Afforded plenty of space by Villarreal down the right but often too hasty with distribution and beaten by Coquelin to header for second.

Liverpool players celebrate after defeating Chelsea on penalty kicks in the final of the League Cup. (Photo/ Getty Images)

TAA improved in the second half and atoned with cross for equaliser. Booked.

Ibrahima Konate 7

He was solid in the first half although made some wrong passes and grew in confidence. More than decent.

Virgil van Dijk 9

Forced to come out of the backline on occasion to mop other people’s mess during tortuous first half and led by example throughout. Superb.

Andy Robertson 6

Robertson was unable to deny Capoue the chance to set up Villarreal’s first and didn’t stop the cross from the same player for the second, but like so many Liverpool players completely improved after break. Subbed.

Fabinho 7

Struggled to make an impact in the first half of the match, but improved markedly and shot through Rulli for Liverpool’s all-important first. Subbed.

Thiago Alcantara 7

Thiago wasn’t at his best against Villarreal, even if his passing radar wasn’t properly tuned in.

Also improved after the break and distribution much better. Subbed.

Naby Keita 7

Almost gifted Villarreal a goal with a poor backpass. But deserves a huge credit for his second-half showing and played part in first and set up third goal. Subbed.

Mohamed Salah 7

Made a couple of runs in the villareal defensive backline and was the one attacking threat for Liverpool first half and began to enjoy the greater space the longer the game progressed.

Diogo Jota 5

Had one shot blocked shortly before half-time but otherwise had an average game. Subbed at the interval.

Sadio Mane 8

Put himself about and his physicality was needed up against a solid Villarreal backline. Took the winning goal superbly and

SUBSTITUTES

Luis Diaz (for Jota 46) 9

Luis Diaz the game changer due to his ability to keep the ball, create runs and his attacking threat finished by a fine goal.

Jordan Henderson (for Keita 80)N/A

Came on to join the fun.

Kostas Tsimikas (for Robertson 80)N/A

Also involved.

Curtis Jones (for Thiago 80)N/A

Almost netted a fourth for Liverpool.

James Milner (for Fabinho 84)N/A

He was not in the game for long to make an impact.

In other news, WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHTS: VILLARREAL 2-3 LIVERPOOL (Agg:2-5) GOALS AND HIGHLIGHTS OF MATCH