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Mohamed Salah 6

Cut a really frustrated figure for an hour, after missing a good chance in the first half and then having a goal ruled out in the second. Turned on the style then to help create Wijnaldum’s strike before ending his own mini drought with a wonderful finish.

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Thiago (on for Henderson, 45) 8

It hardly seemed fair when the former Bayern Munich man emerged from the tunnel at half-time. Put in a really delightful cameo, sees passes that nobody else on the pitch does. Rattled the bar for good measure. Far too good.

Shaqiri (on for Jones, 62) 5

Struggled to have much impact with goals flying in to all but kill the tie shortly after coming on.

Firmino (on for Minamino, 62) 5

Wouldn’t have expected to be called upon but came off the bench and looked busy.

Origi (on for Mane, 74) N/A

Oxlade-Chamberlain (on for Salah, 74) N/A