Liverpool continued their 100 per cent start to the season in scintillating fashion at the LNER Stadium.
Jurgen Klopp’s team put in a stunning performance to overcome Lincoln City in a 7-2 riot to set up a fourth-round clash with Arsenal next Wednesday.
Here are our player ratings following the win…
LINCOLN, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Curtis Jones of Liverpool celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-4 during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Lincoln City and Liverpool at Sincil Bank Stadium on September 24, 2020 in Lincoln, England. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)
Adrian – 8
Calm and collected throughout. Made a number of impressive stops and was one of Liverpool’s busier players in the second half.
Neco Williams – 7
Linked well down the right channel with Harvey Elliott and defensively was solid.
Rhys Williams – 8
An outstanding debut from the 19-year-old. Dealt with everything that was thrown at him and utilised the ball extremely well. His long-range pass to Origi that led to the fourth goal was inch-perfect.
Van Dijk – 7
Imperious as ever. Had very little to do in a totally dominant first-half display. Subbed at the break.
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Tsimkas – 8
Another impressive debut from the Greek left-back. Was a driving force in the first-half, constantly bombing down the left channel. His range of crosses were exceptional.
Grujic – 8
Started as Liverpool’s deep-lying midfielder and utilised the ball exceptionally well. His first start for the club in three years and the Serb capped it off with a goal.
Elliott – 7
Another menacing presence up top and was unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet after seeing a smart effort thwarted in the first half. Subbed.
Jones – 9
Liverpool’s outstanding player. A total menace from start-to-finish. Jones was utterly dazzling and was well worth his two stunners which tickled the net in almost identical places following a brace of the highest order.
Shaqiri – 7
Set the tone with his piledriver of a free-kick inside the opening 10 minutes. Welcome back Shaq.
Minamino – 8
Minamino was another outstanding performer and looks a player transformed with a new-found confidence. His opening goal that was curled into the top-corner was arguably the pick of the bunch.
Origi – 7
Was Liverpool’s quietest performer on the night. Origi was a peripheral figure in the first half but was much brighter in the second. Took his goal extremely well.
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