How the Reds stayed in the hunt for a top 5 league finish

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Worst of all, Liverpool's game in hand was Sunderland away. Liverpool's first three options at right back were also out, including the performer of the season, Dom Szoboszlai.

It started at the back.With the exception of a few errant crosses from Endo, who was playing out of position after months of very little game time, Liverpool's entire back five was flawless for 90+ minutes. He's back to his best now.Macca and Gravenberch did not look as lightweight as I'd feared.

It wasn't just his two nearly-goals or his quality with the ball, but how many times he won it back. The German was everywhere.Despite Liverpool's impressive opening 45, they didn't take any of their big chances.