Liverpool player ratings vs Ajax - Champions League
Caoimhin Kelleher - 8
The 22-year-old Irishman looked the part standing in for the injured Alisson. Brilliant late save to deny Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
Neco Williams - 6
No Trent Alexander-Arnold but not many full-backs in Europe are. Cross somehow led to Curtis Jones goal.
Joel Matip - 6
Tested by Dussan Tadic but held firm for the most part.
Fabinho - 7
Some important interventions at heart of makeshift Liverpool defence.
Andy Robertson - 7
Ankle was strapped after early collision but the Scotland captain soldiered on in typical fashion.
Curtis Jones - 9
Great finish from tight angle after Andre Onana blunder having hit post early on with dangerous shot.
Jordan Henderson - 6
A little off the pace early on after first start in a while but grew into the match.
Gini Wijnaldum - 5
Ajax's slick midfield movement caused difficulties for the Dutchman.
Diogo Jota - 5
Ran down too many cul-de-sacs in possession and decision-making was off.
Mohamed Salah - 7
Neat set-up for Jones' post-shaker and made plenty of good runs but service limited.
Sadio Mane - 7
Pace had Ajax defence on red alert and led to yellow card for Perr Schuurs.
Substitutes
Roberto Firmino (on for Jota - 6
Should've made it 2-0 but denied by Onana after brilliant passage of play.
Rhys Williams (on for Salah min 89) - N/A
Got some minutes late on.
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