Napoli vs Liverpool player ratings: Mohamed Salah fails to shine as Fernando Llorente grabs first goal
We run the rule over both teams after an entertaining game in Naples
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool’s European title defence began with a defeat as they were beaten away from home by Napoli on Tuesday night.
In a close game, both goalkeepers had to be at their very best. Alex Meret had a fine game in goal for Napoli and was able to keep Liverpool’s front three of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane at bay with a string of fine saves, while Adrian did superbly well to deny Dries Mertens with a flying save.
But Mertens made no mistake from the penalty spot after José Callejón was tripped in the penalty box by Andy Robertson.
Liverpool pushed for a late equaliser but, with time running out, they were caught on the counter-attack as former Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente scored his first goal in a Napoli shirt.
Here is how we rated players from both teams:
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