FA Cup 2017/18: Liverpool 2-3 West Brom - Player Ratings 

Liverpool

The honeymoon period is over for the former Southampton player

Simon Mignolet - 5/10

Mignolet couldn't do much about the goals scored. However, he could have positioned himself better and was guilty of trying to punch the ball when he was miles away. Time to purchase a keeper before the transfer window closes?

Trent Alexander-Arnold - 4/10

Probably his worst game for Liverpool this season. He should have done better as 2 goals were scored down his flank. Overall, he was sloppy for the most part of the game.

Joel Matip - 4/10

A disappointing night for the player. The centre of the Reds defence looked vulnerable and Matip looked to have no control at the back. An own goal just made things worse.

Virgil Van Dijk - 4/10

The fans expect a lot more from their record signing. Van Dijk was too casual tonight. He struggled a lot throughout the game but almost scored a goal for the club in the dying minutes of 2nd half.

Alberto Moreno - 4/10

He had somewhat of a mixed night. Moreno was too slow to react as most attacks developed. However, he did go forward for support and also put a decent ball in only for Igns to slip.

Emre Can - 4/10

A night to forget for the German. Can was beaten in midfield while West Brom scored their 2nd goal. He didn't show much progress in the 2nd half was substituted in the 65th minute.

Georginio Wijnaldum - 5/10

He gave the ball away too many times and was poor in the set-pieces as well. He tried his best, but it was just not his night.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 6/10

Probably the only player in midfield who genuinely tried his best tonight. He was poor with set-pieces and never really got in the game.

Sadio Mane - 5/10

Not the best night for Mane. He didn't really contribute in the 1st half but got better in the 2nd before being substituted by the manager. He struggled to break into the Baggies defence.

Mohamed Salah - 7/10

Without any doubt, Liverpool's best player for the night. His positioning was great and got his club the penalty, courtesy the VAR, which however couldn't be converted. He also scored his 25th goal of the season, which was not enough to save Liverpool tonight.

Roberto Firmino - 6/10

Had Firmino converted the penalty, things would have been different. He started the night by scoring a wonderful chip. Apart from that, he didn't do much for the rest of the game.

Substitutes

James Milner - 6/10

He did what he could in the last 25 minutes. He had a shot on target which was well saved by the keeper.

Jordan Henderson - 6/10

It was good to see Henderson back after an injury. He tried to help in whatever way he could, but it just wasn't enough.

Danny Ings - 6/10

2 appearances in as many games for Ings. He did well to have a shot at the keeper but slipped when Moreno created a chance.

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Special Rating

VAR being used to see whether or not it was a penalty for the Reds

VAR - 9/10

VAR was spot on throughout the game. It was used extensively in the 1st half but did get all the decisions right. However, it also took too long to make those decisions. Minus 1 for that!