Liverpool

3.31

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  182

  12

  3.00

  José Reina Paez

  Parried two shots in the entirety of the game. A spectator.

• 
  326

  5

  4.00

  Daniel Agger

  Is rumoured to be set for a move away from the club but underlined his commitment and usefulness with a fantastic performance. Composed in defence and threatening when striding forward with the ball. Surely he must be kept - especially given the fact the Kop aired several new ditties in his honour.

• 
  262

  8

  4.00

  Glen Johnson

  Never tested defensively but showed all the attacking nous which will make him an asset to Brendan Rodgers and took his goal brilliantly.

• 
  185

  18

  3.00

  José Enrique

  Looked tactically naive on so many occasions here but is clearly benefiting from a hands-on coaching approach. Made the right decision with regularity.

• 
  225

  5

  3.50

  Martin Skrtel

  Another centre-back who is reportedly interesting Manchester City and made a compelling case to be kept. Unbeatable aerially.

• 
  201

  21

  3.00

  Jonjo Shelvey

  Will not get all the plaudits playing in midfield whose main job is to keep things ticking but did his job well. Could be involved a lot this season, despite his tender age.

• 
  230

  18

  3.00

  Lucas Leiva

  It may take the Brazilian some time to regain his best form but here, against lesser opposition, he showed just how vital he could be as the pivot of a 4-3-3.

• 
  125

  83

  2.50

  Stewart Downing

  One of the few quiet Liverpool players. Got himself into dangerous positions and beat his man well but failed to find the through ball when it mattered.

• 
  281

  11

  3.50

  Steven Gerrard

  Much has been made of the Reds captain's injury record and advancing years but he looked in ominous form here. Positioned himself for his goal and seemed to relish playing alongside Suarez and Borini as their movement created problems.

• 
  303

  10

  3.50

  Fabio Borini

  An impressive Anfield debut for the Italian. Linked up with Suarez brilliantly and took his goal coolly. If he continues to improve then he is set to be taken straight to the heart of those on the Kop.

• 
  356

  9

  4.00

  Luis Suárez

  Simply magnificent. Showed his dribbling ability, eye for a pass and strength on the ball have not been sapped by a disappointing Olympics campaign. Set a marker for the rest of the season that he will hope to keep meeting.

Substitutions

• 
  146

  13

  3.00

  Jamie Carragher

  Received a rapturous ovation as he came on to make his 701st appearance for the club. Will find his game time limited this season but, as always, will doubtless put Liverpool's needs above his own.

• 
  100

  54

  3.00

  Charlie Adam

  His ability to fit Rodgers' style has been often questioned this summer and he provided his usual mix of misplaced and eye-catching passes. Clearly wants to impress, though.

• 
  76

  49

  Jay Spearing

  Came on with five minutes remaining in order to give Lucas respite.

FC Gomel

2.42

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  19

  11

  3.00

  Vladimir Bushma

  Handled early crosses well and rarely flapped but was beaten too easily for Borini's opener.

• 
  6

  13

  2.50

  Dmitri Klimovich

  Didn't have has hard a time as his defensive colleagues up against the quiet Stewart Downing but didn't cover himself glory.

• 
  7

  11

  2.50

  Ihar Kuzmianok

  Tangled his legs trying to keep up with Suarez's trickery for the first but a couple of decent interceptions later on.

• 
  7

  11

  1.50

  Siarhei Matveichyk

  The most regularly beaten full-back at Anfield in a long time. Given a torrid time by Suarez and Borini.

• 
  8

  11

  2.50

  Dmitri Platonov

  Tried to cover his full-back and break when given the opportunity but was outclassed on both counts.

• 
  7

  10

  2.50

  Igor Voronkov

  Ran hard in central midfield but time and time again allowed Gerrard to ghost beyond him into space.

• 
  6

  11

  2.50

  Nikolai Kashevsky

  Helped spring the offside trap on several occasions but was weak in the challenge for the second.

• 
  6

  11

  2.00

  Sergey Kozeka

  Part of the defensive shield alongside Voronkov which could not stop Gerrard breaking behind them.

• 
  6

  10

  1.50

  Tomasz Nowak

  Didn't work hard enough defensively as Enrique, Suarez and Borini ran riot down his flank. Subbed after the hour mark.

• 
  10

  10

  3.00

  Aleksandr Alumona

  Ran hard and showed some good touches but was helped out too little up top.

• 
  6

  11

  2.00

  Ilya Aleksievich

  Was supposed to support Alumona in Gomel's setup but failed to do so as he dropped deeper and deeper.

Substitutions

• 
  8

  10

  3.00

  Nikolay Lipatkin

  Provided a physical presence for the visitors after his arrival but looked unlikely to threaten a confident Reds defence.

• 
  6

  11

  Pavel Evseenko

  Had little time to influence the game as a late sub.

• 
  7

  11

  3.00

  Pavel Kirilchik

  Forced to chase shadows much like his colleagues after coming on at the 75 minute mark.