Liverpool player ratings as Ben Doak, Jarell Quansah and two more excellent in Leicester win
Liverpool made it seven wins in a row in all competitions after they come behind to beat Leicester City 3-1 in the Carabao Cup.
The Championship high flyers made a dream start at Anfield when Kasey McAteer raced through to score in front of the Kop with just three minutes gone. And, despite the best efforts of the Reds, that was the way it stayed through until half-time.
But just three minutes after the restart, Liverpool levelled, with Cody Gakpo scoring after being set up by fellow Dutchmen Ryan Gravenberch. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp then brought on two big guns off the bench in Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai.
And it was Szoboszlai who made the biggest difference. The midfielder rifled in an unstoppable 70th-minute shot to give Liverpool the lead before Diogo Jota put the final result beyond doubt with a smart 89th-minute finish after great work from Jarell Quansah.
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And here's how Theo Squires rated the Reds...
Caoimhin Kelleher 7
Stood little chance with the goal when left one v one. Played the ball out well with his feet in difficult conditions. Little else to do. Read one situation well to win the ball ahead of Kelechi Iheanacho. Finished the night as captain.
Curtis Jones 7
Proud night for the Scouser, captaining his boyhood club, even in an unfamiliar position. Got forward well, looked comfortable both central and outwide, and saw one shot blocked. But played Kasey McAteer onside for the opener. Subbed.
Ibrahima Konate 7
An experienced head at centre-back, fought for every ball and earned cheers off the Kop for one great
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