Liverpool alternative player ratings in Cardiff City win - according to the stats experts

Liverpool eased into the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-1 victory over Cardiff City at Anfield on Sunday.

The Reds were in full control throughout the clash, with Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and the returning Harvey Elliott on target.

It means Jurgen Klopp’s side continue their assault on four fronts.

Liverpool sit second in the Premier League, are into the last 16 of the Champions League and face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final at the end of the month.

LiverpoolWorld was impressed with the performances of Jota, Elliott Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kostas Tsimikas against Cardiff.

Meanwhile, we thought Naby Keita and Curtis Jones were below their best.

But how did the stats experts rate Klopp’s troops?

WhoScored.com claims that their match ratings ‘are considered to be the most accurate, respected and well-known performance indicators in the world of football” and are “based on a unique, comprehensive statistical algorithm, calculated live during the game”.