In the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday night, Liverpool once again overcame a deficit to defeat Leicester 3-1, with Curtis Jones shining as the team’s captain.
Third round of the League Cup, Liverpool 3-1 Leicester, Anfield, September 27, 2023
Scoring: McAteer 2′; Gakpo 48′, Szoboszlai 70′, and Jota 89′
Caoimhin Kelleher received a 7 out of 10.
Kelleher came in for Alisson, which was a move that made total sense, and he will be satisfied with his performance that evening in goal.
He had no control over the first goal, but after that, he displayed flawless handling and helped launch attacks with his passing.
Rank: 9 (Man of the Match: Curtis Jones)
Jones has been in great shape, and this was a gratifying moment for him as he led the team he played for as a young lad.
The 22-year-old was excellent in the hybrid role Trent Alexander-Arnold has recently been utilized in, forming strong connections with players like Harvey Elliott and Ben Doak and displaying his adaptability.
Week by week, he is improving as a football player and merits the standing ovation.
Seven Ibrahima Konate
Konate has had a tough season thus far due to injuries, but he returned against Leicester and had a performance that was mainly dependable.
He wasn’t called into action very much due to Liverpool’s domination, but he performed everything that was asked of him and gained crucial playing time.
-8 Jarell Quansah
This was another excellent opportunity for Quansah to prove his value as a team player after his impressive Premier League play when he was drafted into the lineup.
The youthful player didn’t look out of place, expertly partnering Konate, and made a crucial early clearing to stop Leicester from going up 2-0.
