Genk 1-4 Liverpool: 5 Players who impressed for the Reds | Champions League 2019-20 

Mohamed Salah was on target as Liverpool thumped Genk away from home
Mohamed Salah was on target as Liverpool thumped Genk away from home

#1 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain oozed class as he struck two marvelous goals against Genk
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain oozed class as he struck two marvelous goals against Genk

He was widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in English football, but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has struggled to match the diagnosis made regarding his potential. Mainly due to injuries, one would argue, as the midfielder was making his first UCL start since April 2018.

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He brought a bit of dynamism and flamboyance down the right-hand side of the midfield, something we wouldn't associate with Henderson in the same position. And boy, he looked full of purpose.

The two goals themselves, serve as proofs, as Oxlade-Chamberlain epitomized his potential and technical prowess. He made it look so easy when upon being fed by Fabinho, launched a fierce yet effortless strike into the left bottom corner moments after kickoff.

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Just when you thought he had marked his return with a stupendous display, 'Ox' produced a moment of magic for his second, lofting his shot with the outside of the boot beyond a hapless Gaetan Coucke.

Besides the goals, Oxlade-Chamberlain's work rate was infectious, and so was his link-up down the right with the winger and the full-back.

The interchangeability and flexibility with respect to positions in this Liverpool setup worked wonders for him, as typified by the manner in which he scored both his goals.

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Edited by Kaushik Das
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