The Champions League is where players get truly found out. Micky van de Ven showed the world what a world-class footballer he is, and Richarlison dies another slow death. Here are our player ratings and some fan reaction!
Guglielmo Vicario 5 was largely untested; this was very much a one-sided affair
Pedro Porro 7 produced some good stuff, but I will keep warning you, this was not European royalty. See you at the Manchester United game!
Cristian Romero 7 set up Paulhina’s goal with one of his creative sparkaroonies.
Micky van de Ven 9 Scored a Puskás-contender solo goal; untroubled at the back.
Destiny Udogie 6 driving runs caused problems. Passing accuracy 82%.
Rodrigo Bentancur 7 instrumental in transitions, Micky’s goal being a fine example.
Pape Matar Sarr 7 Picked up after the red, driving passes and an 88% passing accuracy.
Xavi Simons 8 drew high praise from all around. Let’s see this in the Premier League.
Brennan Johnson 6, great to get a goal, but ineffective is an accurate appraisal.
Wilson Odobert 6 A growing threat. Let’s see this in the Premier League.
Randal Kolo Muani 6 is there a player in there, isn’t there?
Joao Palhinha 6 solid, and another great goal.
Richarlison 0 Please just go. Quite why he felt the need to take the penalty kick is anyone’s guess. Fan reaction to the utterly redundant Brazilian, who so many fans were wildly supportive of, despite his having never been a great striker for anyone, was predictably poor.
JessNav77 Richarlison is a bad person, a Brazilian player who is selfish and awful. Sell him, please!Pedro83 Can’t wait to see the back of Richarlison!!!HijabiDrake seeing richarlison on the field just makes me madEl Sparho There’s no getting back on track with richarlison we’ve seen all he’s got to give for us it’s not enough he’s not good enough simple as.Chris F Richarlison has done himself no favours after last nights selfish behaviour… certainly think his time is up. Ideally we need to sell and replace in January but the summer is probably more likely.
