Liverpool player ratings as Darwin Nunez and Jarell Quansah superb vs Bournemouth
Liverpool are through to the next round of the Carabao Cup after seeing off Bournemouth 2-1 away to secure progress.
The quarter-final draw takes place later this evening with Jurgen Klopp's men in the hat - along with neighbours Everton. Arsenal were knocked out tonight, with Manchester City already dismissed.
The Reds were 1-0 up at the break after a Cody Gakpo strike gave them a deserved lead. But a sloppy start to the second half saw the home side equalise. Darwin Nunez, however, fired in a stunner to help his side march on. Here is how Ian Doyle rated every Liverpool player:
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Caoimhin Kelleher 7
Safe handling in slippery conditions when fielding a number of shots and good save from Tavernier second half.
Joe Gomez 7
Offered himself regularly down the right and linked well with Szoboszlai and Salah, and fine header off line from corner. Some tricky times after break, though.
Joel Matip 7
Not much to do defensively first half and in the vicinity for the opener. Second half more of a test as Bournemouth used the conditions.
Jarell Quansah 9
Clearly targeted by the Bournemouth attack but stood up to everything and confident bringing ball out of defence. Excellent showing.
Kostas Tsimikas 6
Unable to threaten as much going forward but set-piece delivery asked Bournemouth questions and prompted the first goal.
Wataru Endo 6
Looked to move the ball on a bit too readily at times first half, and improved once he settled. Subbed.
Harvey Elliott 7
Influenced the game heavily on the right of the midfield trio first half, buzzing with intent and shot led to the opener. Switched
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