Liverpool 2-0 Watford - 5 Hits and Flops | Premier League 2019-20

#4 Flop - Etienne Capoue

The midfielder had a very tough game today

Etienne Capoue started the game well, but Liverpool's midfield and attack proved too much for the French international throughout the game. Watford's struggles this season have been existent partially due to the bad form of Capoue, and in the second half, you could see the midfielder struggle to break plays and find the correct passes.

Capoue completed less than 70% of his passes and had just over 50 touches of the ball. His decision making could have been better today, and he let the likes of Jordan Henderson go ahead of him quite easily at times. Overall, a game to forget for the veteran.

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#3 Hit - Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk was his usual brilliant self today

Virgil van Dijk's brilliance has become a consistent part of Anfield nowadays. Despite facing the 20th placed team today, Van Dijk had a lot of defending to do against the Hornets.

The massive centre-back won all 3 of his aerial duels, intercepted the ball once and cleared it three times from a dangerous position. The Dutchman was his usual commanding self as he directed traffic at the back and his excellent positioning meant that that the Watford forwards could barely get the better of him.

Van Dijk barely broke a sweat throughout the game despite the visitors threatening on two occasions, and he was the best defender for Liverpool as they kept back-to-back clean sheets for the first time this season.