Liverpool cruised into the Carabao Cup semi-finals as they defeated West Ham 5-1 at Anfield. Here is how we rated the players.
Jones: 10/10. Brought a lot of energy and balance into the midfield area. Ball retention, passing, carrying, tenacity — CuJo gives you everything you need from a midfielder. And now goals as well — both strikes were really something. Perfect performance.
Elliott: 9. Was the brightest spark in this Liverpool team in the first half. Remained dangerous after the break as his teammates started playing better as well. Was at the heart of every Reds' attack, tried his luck from distance, created chances for others. Unlucky to not get a goal or an assist but a GOAT display nonetheless.
Szoboszlai: 8. Responded to criticism by putting in an excellent performance. Broke the deadlock for the Reds with a piledriver from distance.
Darwin: 8. You get a feeling that he's better from the left, he was a lot more involved today. Got a great link-up with Tsimikas. Played a perfect pass for Jones as Liverpool scored the second goal.
Endo: 8. The Japanese grows into his role with each game. Looked very solid at the back and progressed the ball nicely.
Konate: 8. Channeled his inner Joel Matip with a great run to give an assist to Gakpo for the Reds' third.
Quansah: 8. An incredibly mature performance from the youngster, his ability to play the ball forward is amazing. Got an assist today after reading the situation well, intercepting a West Ham pass and then givign the ball to Szoboszlai. However, should have done better with Bowen when the West Ham forward scored.
Tsimikas: 7.5. Messed up a few passes and first touches but made up for it with his commitment. Very dangerous on the overlap. Great defensive work as well.
Gakpo: 7.5. Was completely anonymous for 70 minutes before casually scoring a thing of beauty, putting the ball into the near corner with a smart strike.
Others: Van Dijk, Salah, Trent 8; Gomez 7.5; Bradley, Kelleher 6.5; Diaz N/A
