Liverpool 3-0 AFC Bournemouth: 5 Hits and Flops | Premier League 2018-19

#2 Hit: Georginio Wijnaldum

Wijnaldum impressed throughout as Liverpool cruised to an important home win

Just like Lerma, Wijnaldum could count himself fortunate to have even been playing after Klopp revealed he has been struggling with an illness this week.

He gets a lot of criticism for inconsistent performances, particularly as there are often periods in games where he's anonymous or displays poor decision-making in possession. Here, that was not the case whatsoever. All-action, he was constantly on the move trying to stretch the visitors whenever Liverpool advanced forward from midfield and the Dutchman looked to constantly frustrate them.

Three key passes, 90.9% pass accuracy, 54 touches, he crucially combined with Robertson to double Liverpool's lead with a brilliant finish, dinking over Boruc with aplomb. It was precisely the type of performance Liverpool fans want to see more from him, particularly against the better sides.

Confident in possession, assured on the ball and the defensive influence of both Keita and Fabinho - who combined for 11 tackles and three interceptions - allowed him the freedom to roam forward more than he has done at times.

Ultimately, he's not a central midfielder but with Liverpool's attacking depth, he cannot be the creator-in-chief he once was at Newcastle. Where he was playing on this occasion though, provides him a better opportunity to shine with less defensive responsibility and more freedom to create.