Attacker blows chance to shine: Everton player ratings v Liverpool

By Matt Farr

Football Insider rates the Everton players in their 1-0 Merseyside derby defeat to Liverpool at Goodison Park.

Maarten Stekelenburg 6 - Untested until being drawn into action early in the second-half. Made an excellent save to deny Firmino before going off with an injury.

Leighton Baines 6 - Had little freedom to attack in the game, but defended well. Eventually resorted to hopeful long-balls forward.

Ramiro Funes Mori 6 - Liverpool constantly tested Everton's back-line in the second-period but they did not break under the pressure.

Ashley Williams 6 - Another reassuring defensive display following his performance against Arsenal midweek.

Seamus Coleman 6 - Like Baines, could not influence enough of the game in the final-third. Important goal-line clearance to deny a Liverpool second.

James McCarthy 6 - Performed well in a dominant first-half, but suffered yet another injury scare and was forced-off at half-time.

Idrissa Gueye 6 - The rock at the heart of Everton's midfield this season, had an important role to play against Liverpool's strong attack, and didn't do too badly.

Enner Valencia 6 - Largely ineffective. Caught in possession trying to dribble out of trouble, but Liverpool didn't capitalise. Substituted for Calvert-Lewin.

Ross Barkley 5 - Couldn't influence the game in the final-third. Wasted ball possession. Tested the patience of the referee on multiple occasions, perhaps transferring his season's frustrations onto the official. Blew his chance to shine.

Aaron Lennon 6 - Looked lively in attack for Everton in the first-half.

Romelu Lukaku 5 - Struggled to get on the ball enough in a dominant first period for the Toffees. Liverpool were dominant in the second and Everton hardly saw the ball - let alone Lukaku.

Subs

Gareth Barry 6 (for McCarthy 45)

Joel Robles 7 (for Stekelenburg 64)

Dominic Calvert-Lewin 6 (for Valencia 72)

In other Everton news, here is how fans reacted to Koeman's decision to omit Gerard Deulofeu from the matchday squad.