Robertson shines as Neymar flops - the winners and losers from Liverpool's PSG victory

Loser: Neymar

Liverpool v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Group C

It’s not been a great year for Neymar. Much of the first half of 2018 was spent laid up injured and by the time he returned for the World Cup, he was clearly short of match fitness and resorted to theatrics that only succeeded in earning him negative headlines.

Back in Ligue 1, he has scored goals but has not looked anywhere like his sharpest. A return of four strikes in four games suggests a player in form, but in truth that has not been the case for the 26-year-old, who is still seeking his best level after injury against Marseille seven months ago.

If evidence of how short he is of his peak level was necessary, it was on display at Anfield. He was put under great pressure by the home defence and was hustled out of possession virtually every time he had it. A thumping early tackle from James Milner on him set the scene for his evening.

When it was necessary for him to move the ball on rapidly, too often he would chose to take on his opponent. Sometimes he was able to get away from one man, but inevitably there was someone following up to block his path.

It was a disappointing display. We await the return of the real Neymar.