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Liverpool Player Ratings
Caoimhin Kelleher - 8/10
He was given a chance to shine and Kelleher grabbed his opportunity with both hands, making four crucial saves to keep Liverpool in the match, before slotting home his penalty too.
Trent Alexander-Arnold - 8/10
A hub of creativity once again, laying six key passes while also creating a good chance with an exquisite free-kick delivery. Defensively, too, he was solid, making four clearances and three interceptions.
Joel Matip - 7.5/10
Solid, aggressive and reliable but unlucky to see a goal disallowed for offside.
Virgil van Dijk - 7.5/10
The towering Dutchman reigned supreme as ever, making six clearances and winning eight aerial duels. He very nearly scored for Liverpool too.
Andrew Robertson - 6.5/10
Robbo couldn't exert his influence as usual. He ran his socks off but lacked the end product.
Jordan Henderson - 6/10
The Liverpool skipper was overpowered by Chelsea's midfielders, negating his impact. He was put out of his misery deep into the second half.
Fabinho - 6.5/10
The Brazilian couldn't cope with Chelsea's pressure either but salved some pride with a chipped effort from 12 yards in the shootout.
Naby Keita - 5/10
Keita failed to make any notable impact. He didn't see much of the possession either.
Mohamed Salah - 6/10
The goalscoring talisman was quiet for most of the game, making only 48 touches in 120 minutes of action and completing just 20 passes. He also failed to muster a single shot on target.
Sadio Mane - 7.5/10
He started the match brightly, dropping deep into pockets of space and creating two chances for Salah, and then saw an effort blocked by his Senegalese teammate Mendy.
This was only his fourth appearance in the Carabao Cup with Liverpool and Mane still hasn't scored in the competition for them. Nevertheless, two trophies in 21 days for the winger. Not bad at all.
Luis Diaz - 7/10
He had his moments against Chalobah while making some excellent dribbles to get forward.
Substitutes
Diogo Jota - 6.5/10
Totally anonymous for 40 minutes of action from open play but credits for at least dispatching his penalty.
James Milner - 7.5/10
Crosses - accurate. Passing - first rate. Work rate - exemplary.
Harvey Elliott - 6/10
He didn't come to grips with the game much.
Ibrahima Konate - 6.5/10
The 22-year-old conceded a free-kick to Chelsea after running Lukaku over but was fine otherwise, even burying his penalty in the shootout.
Divock Origi - N/A
Completely inconspicuous.
