Liverpool 3-1 Leicester City: Player Ratings as Reds Rally in Carabao Cup

Liverpool secured their spot in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup by overcoming a resilient Leicester City side with a final score of 3-1 at Anfield. Here are the player ratings for both teams:Liverpool:

Caoimhin Kelleher (Goalkeeper) – 5/10: Kelleher was beaten by a well-placed shot early in the game but had little to do afterward.

Curtis Jones (Right Back, Captain) – 6/10: Playing in an unfamiliar right-back position, Jones wore the captain’s armband with pride and adapted well to the role.

Ibahima Konate (Center Back) – 6/10: Konate had a relatively quiet game, with most of the action taking place in front of him. He showcased good passing ability.

Jarell Quansah (Center Back) – 7/10: Quansah had a polished performance and even made a surprising driving run into the box to assist in the third goal.

Kostas Tsimikas (Left Back) – 6/10: Tsimikas had a tough moment early in the game when he lost possession, leading to Leicester’s goal. However, he showed determination to make amends.

Ryan Gravenberch (Central Midfield) – 7/10: Gravenberch linked up well with Gakpo for the equalizing goal and played a key role in the midfield.

Wataru Endo (Central Midfield) – 6/10: Klopp has noted that Endo needs time to adapt to the team’s style, and this game provided valuable minutes for his adjustment.

Harvey Elliott (Central Midfield) – 7/10: While Elliott had some wayward shots, he was frequently involved in creative play.

Ben Doak (Right Wing) – 7/10: Doak had some of Liverpool’s better chances in the first half and displayed his potential for a bright future. He looked sharp and eager to impress.

Cody Gakpo (Striker) – 8/10: Gakpo was clinical when it mattered, equalizing with a well-taken goal and leading the line effectively.

Diogo Jota (Left Wing) – 6/10: Jota was somewhat on the periphery of the game until his late goal.

Substitutes:

Dominik Szoboszlai (Replaced Doak in the 65th minute) – 8/10: Szoboszlai made a significant impact almost immediately, scoring a stunning goal that proved to be the difference.

Darwin Nunez (Replaced Gravenberch in the 65th minute) – 6/10: Nunez added energy to the attack but didn’t get on the scoresheet.

Stefan Bajcetic (Replaced Jones in the 79th minute) – 7/10: Bajcetic contributed defensively and thwarted a potential Leicester attack.

Luke Chambers (Replaced Tsimikas in the 90th minute) – N/A: Chambers came on late to help secure the win.

Manager:

Jurgen Klopp – 7/10: Klopp took a risk by making multiple changes to the lineup, but his substitutions, especially Szoboszlai, played a crucial role in securing the victory.