Liverpool 2-1 Ludogorets: Player Ratings For Champions League Victory, With Mario Balotelli Off The Mark

RW) Adam Lallana – 4

Made his second start for the Reds but looked short of sharpness. Some sloppy moments and poor finish in the first-half when he should have scored.

LW) Raheem Sterling – 5

Was not at his best tonight, and is perhaps better used at the front of a midfield diamond rather than out wide.

ST) Mario Balotelli – 7

Scored his first goal for Liverpool when they really needed him, showing his strength in the box before producing a lethal finish to open his Reds account.