Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz have taken Liverpool by storm since their arrival at Anfield, and Reds assistant boss Pep Lijnders explains why the pair are so vital
Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz have taken Liverpool by storm since their arrival at Anfield, and Reds assistant boss Pep Lijnders explains why the pair are so vital
All eyes were on Darwin Nunez during Liverpool's clash with Manchester United in the Bangkok Century Cup in Thailand following the striker's arrival from Benfica in a £64 million ($79m) deal. The Uruguayan had an eventful cameo in the Reds' 4-0 defeat that included an uncharacteristic miss from close range as he toiled in the scorching heat.
Crystal Palace player ratings: Ayew poor as Liverpool secure Champions League qualification
How football.londonrated the players in Crystal Palace's final game of the Premier League season against Liverpool at Anfield
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Vicente Guaita: Stood tall to block a one-on-one from Salah. No chance with the opening goal being swept home from close range. Again, no chance with the second goal, the deflection sending him the wrong way.
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Joel Ward: A good battle against Mane, but got spun a little easily to allow the attacker in behind in the opening 20 minute. Unfortunate to see a fantastic block go unrewarded as Liverpool opened the scoring from the resulting corner. Got caught two many times having to mark both Robertson and Mane as Liverpool strode forward - though obviously not his fault.
Crystal Palace confirmed team news: No Benteke, Ayew starts in Hodgson's final game vs Liverpool
Roy Hodgson has named his Crystal Palace team for the final time as his reign as manager comes to an end against Liverpool at Anfield
Christian Benteke celebrates after scoring against Arsenal (Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Christian Benteke misses out on what could have been a Crystal Palace farewell against his old club Liverpool, as the striker could not recover in time from a knock picked up against Arsenal.
Jordan Ayew starts in place of the Belgian in Roy Hodgson's final game as Palace manager, while there are only seven substitutes named on the bench after the manager admitted in his pre-match press conference that the club were struggling with injuries and absences.