Alisson Becker 7
Given little chance by his defenders for the first-half goals and did brilliantly 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. Better second half and atoned with cross for equaliser. Booked.
Ibrahima Konate 7
Strong when required even if his distribution out the back wasn’t consistent first half, and grew in confidence. More than decent.
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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
Allowed Capoue to nip in 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 transformed after break. Subbed.
Fabinho 7
Struggled to get to grips with the rampaging home midfield before break but improved markedly and shot through Rulli for Liverpool’s all-important first. Subbed.
Thiago Alcantara 7
At least looked to get Liverpool moving first half, even if his passing radar wasn’t properly tuned in. Bedded down after break and distribution much better. Subbed.
Naby Keita 7
Almost gifted Villarreal a goal with a poor backpass and woefully out of sorts before break. But deserves massive credit for his second-half showing and played part in first and set up third goal. Subbed.
Mohamed Salah 7
Had some chances to run at the home defence and looked 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 completely peripheral. 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
Luis Diaz (for Jota 46) 9
Completely changed the game with his ability to keep the ball, willingness to run and his attacking threat capped by a fine goal.
Jordan Henderson (for Keita 80)
Came on to join the fun.
Kostas Tsimikas (for Robertson 80)
Also involved.
Curtis Jones (for Thiago 80)
Almost netted a fourth for Liverpool.
James Milner (for Fabinho 84)
Sir, it is a pleasure to see you.
