Selhurst Park and Crystal Palace await for the Reds in Round Five…
A late, late show from Liverpool prevented another FA Cup shock in their Fourth Round Replay away at Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday night and ensured their passage through to the Fifth Round of the tournament for the seven-time winners.
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GK) Simon Mignolet – 7/10
Can’t be blamed for letting in the penalty and looked more assured in goal including an important save from Eidur Gudjohnsen late on.
DRC) Emre Can – 8/10
Was an imposing presence all night in the Liverpool back line showing a performance which belied his 21 years. Looked impressive when he crept forward hammering one off the bar and setting up Sterling’s goal.
DLC) Mamadou Sakho – 8/10
A solid performance from the French defender, never troubled and showed off some flair with a couple of chipped passes to get his side out of difficulty.
DC) Martin Skrtel – 6/10
Uninspriring and gave away the penalty against Zach Clough but equally did the simple things. Solid, no more no less.
MR) Lazar Markovic – 6/10 (Borini – 65′)
Injured early on in the second half which will have been a disappointment to him. While he didn’t do much in the attacking areas his pace was invaluable while defending.
ML) Alberto Moreno – 6/10
Similarly had a solid yet uninspiring game. His width stretched Bolton once they went down to ten men which was instrumental in Liverpool winning.
MC) Joe Allen – 4/10 (Sturridge – 70′)
Allen has had a hard time playing second choice in Liverpool’s midfield and disappointed in this match.
MC) Steven Gerrard – 6/10
His 700th appearance for the Reds was marked with a win in a fitting tribute to the captain and he now seems to have passed on the mantle of getting Liverpool out of trouble on to the younger players.
AMRC) Adam Lallana – 5/10 (Henderson – 54′)
Largely a passenger yesterday evening but this can perhaps be excused considering he has only recently come back from injury.
AMLC) Coutinho – 9/10
A huge creative talent who has been criticised for his lack of goals recently. Last night’s screamer will have kept doubters quiet a little longer.
FC) Raheem Sterling – 7/10
A superbly calm finish from the 20-year-old which belied his age. As a centre forward when he matches his pace with goals he’s a valuable player.
Subs:
Jordan Henderson – 7/10
His passion and drive got his side back into the game, chipping away at the ten men.
Fabio Borini – 5/10
Was anonymous for his cameo appearance and may have picked up an injury for his troubles
Daniel Sturridge – 6/10
Provides a focal point to the attack which Liverpool have missed so much this season.
