Monterrey 1-2 Liverpool: 5 hits and flops as the Reds reach the final | FIFA Club World Cup

Monterrey v Liverpool FC - FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019
Monterrey v Liverpool FC - FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019

4. Flop - Divock Origi

Monterrey v Liverpool FC - FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019
Monterrey v Liverpool FC - FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019

Divock Origi was handed the start over Roberto Firmino, who was rested by Klopp tonight. However, his replacement seemed very off-colour for the entire game as he could not get involved and wasted out wide with very little chances coming his way.

The Monterrey defence was on top of Origi, who came into this game in a rich vein of form but could not capitalise on the same. The Belgian international often looked isolated as the ball was played out to him at wider positions, and he could not cut in like he usually does and failed to deliver a meaningful pass.

Origi also squandered a brilliant pass from James Milner, as he completely misjudged his shot which could have ended the game earlier. Overall, a day to forget for the usually reliable player.

3. Hit - Dorlan Pabon

The Monterrey captain was lively today
The Monterrey captain was lively today

Former Valencia player Dorlan Pabon was arguably his team's best player today. The creative attacking midfielder was lively throughout the game as he punished makeshift centre-back Jordan Henderson, and it was only due to Alisson that he did not find himself on the scoresheet.

Due to the absence of a proper centre-back right-back for the most part in the game, Pabon exploited the wide areas of the pitch and was involved in Monterrey's best attacks of the night. His trickery and explosiveness troubled the Reds' defence, and he made a couple of good passes in the final third. The side lost some of their intensity as Parbon was subbed off in the 82nd minute.

Overall, it was a great display by the 31-year-old, and he could easily have had an assist and a goal had things gone his team's way today.

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