Alisson 7
Saved well with his legs early on to deny Broja. Could do nothing about Redmond’s stunning opener and had little else to do. Off his line quickly to clear when needed when Southampton got in behind the defence in the second half.
Joe Gomez 6
Could have perhaps closed down Redmond quicker for the goal. Made amends by crossing to Jota in the build-up for the equaliser. Did send in some teasing crosses. Limped off on the stroke of half-time.
Joel Matip 7
Broja caused him problems as he got in behind the Cameroonian and Konate a couple of times as the new-look defence got used to each other. In the right place to give Liverpool the lead.
Ibrahima Konate 7
Covered well for Matip on a couple of occasions after his centre-back partner was caught out of position, but Broja did get in behind him for early shooting chance while he mistimed a couple of headers.
YOUR SHOUT: Rate the Liverpool players for 2-1 win at Southampton
Kostas Tsimikas 8
Building on Wembley glory, got forward well and put in some great deliveries into the box as Liverpool got him on the ball more. Jota nearly scored from one of his crosses before his corner created the Reds’ second.
Curtis Jones 7
Improved as the half wore on and he grew in confidence. Carried the ball forward well. One smart turn in the box before shooting wide. A couple of wayward shots in the second half and a frustrated figure when passes didn’t come off, though.
James Milner 8
Led by example as the holding midfielder. Pressed high to win back possession repeatedly, leading to a few shooting opportunities. Passed the ball around well and tested McCarthy with a couple of shots. Went right-back second half and got stuck in when needed.
Harvey Elliott 7
Really enthusiastic performance from the youngster. Always looking to get involved and get forward. Linked up well with Firmino in particular and played smart lay-offs. Subbed midway through second half.
Takumi Minamino 7
Eager to impress, equalised with an emphatic finish. Had an earlier effort kept out by McCarthy. Got in the way of team-mates once or twice. A welcome 90 minutes after his former club.
Roberto Firmino 7
Linked up well with his team-mates with his influence growing as the half wore on. Saw a goal ruled out for a narrow offside. Subbed late on.
Diogo Jota 7
Creator more than finisher today, his lay-off set up Minamino for the equaliser, while he played in Elliott with a similar through-ball. Saw one scissor-kick blocked from close-range in before fizzing an effort narrowly wide in the second half.
Jordan Henderson (On for Gomez, 46) 7
Replaced the injured Gomez and picked up where Milner had left off as the deep midfielder, leading by example and retaining possession.
Divock Origi (On for Elliott, 66) 6
A physical presence in attack as Liverpool changed formation, earned the cheers of the travelling Kop. Headed one chance over from a corner. A penultimate Reds appearance?
Naby Keita (On for Firmino, 82) N/A
Brought on late on as Liverpool reverted back to a three-man midfield to see the game out after taking the lead.
