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Liverpool are in advanced negotiations with Besiktas regarding a loan deal for Loris Karius .
Karius is edging closer to a two-year loan spell at the Turkish Super Lig club, who will retain an option for a permanent deal.
The 24-year-old lost his status as Jürgen Klopp’s first-choice goalkeeper this summer following the £62million signing of Alisson from Roma.
Show all 23 1 /23Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Simon Mignolet, Liverpool Strong in the box and was alert to the danger of Andy Carroll and Carlton Cole. Dealt with set pieces well. 7
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Emre Can, Liverpool Looked rattled after taking a hefty elbow from Andy Carroll in the early stages but grew into the game despite being picked on by the big centre-forward on several occasions. 6
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Martin Skrtel, Liverpool Typically strong performance from the centre back, cancelled out Andy Carroll well. 6
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Mamadou Sakho, Liverpool Was strong when called upon, although he wasn’t really tested defensively down the left. 6
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Lazar Markovic, Liverpool Cut into the centre a number of times and looked dangerous when he did, but missed a gift of chance after Stuart Downing failed to clear his lines. 6
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Jordan Henderson, Liverpool A decent enough performance, blasted some efforts goalwards from range but never really threatened West Ham. 6
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Lucas, Liverpool Contributed to Liverpool’s build up play but didn’t produce any clear-cut chances. 6
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Alberto Moreno, Liverpool Struggled to provide any spark in the Liverpool attack. Produced some nice passes but nothing that troubled West Ham’s defence. 5
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Coutinho, Liverpool His passing and vision was sublime as he provided assists for both Liverpool goals. A very good game. 8
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Adam Lallana, Liverpool A so-so performance, Lallana was outshone by his teammates for club and country. 6
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Raheem Sterling, Liverpool The fulcrum of the Liverpool attack, he showed speed and skill all afternoon. Took his chance well to put Liverpool ahead. 9
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings BEST OFF THE BENCH: Daniel Sturridge, Liverpool Looked sharp from the word go and hit in a brilliant finish to stretch Liverpool’s lead. 8
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Adrián, West Ham Sterling took his chance well and left the Spaniard with little chance to save but he’ll be disappointed that he was beaten at his near post for Liverpool’s second. 5
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Joey O'Brien, West Ham Positive play down the right but lacking in quality with his crossing. 6
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings James Collins, West Ham.jpg Strong performance despite nursing a back strain. Disrupted a number of Liverpool attacks but was caught out of position for Sterling’s goal. 7
Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Winston Reid, West Ham Did a good job mopping up chances in the first half but was caught out by the speed of the Liverpool break. 6
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Aaron Cresswell, West Ham Ponderous with his passing and failed to produce anything for the West Ham attack. 5
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Alex Song.jpg Looked a yard off the pace, his quality didn’t match his enthusiasm. Was clumsy in his defending and gave away a number of free kicks in dangerous areas. 4
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Morgan Amalfitano, West Ham Strong winning the ball back in midfield at the start but faded away before being replaced early in the second half. 5
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Stewart Downing, West Ham Messy in defence and gifted Markovic a chance that should have provided a goal. 5
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Kevin Nolan, West Ham Replaced Downing at the tip of the midfield diamond to much less effect than his countryman. He produced very few chances. 5
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Enner Valencia, West Ham West Ham’s brightest player by a mile. He had a good game creating chances and had a few decent efforts from range. 6
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Liverpool vs West Ham player ratings Andy Carroll, West Ham Persistent as he pressed from the front and caused some problems for the Liverpool back three. His endeavour led to nothing though and he was subbed after picking up a knock. 6
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Karius’ place at Anfield had been under scrutiny ever since his costly errors in May’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.
With Alisson established as Klopp’s first-choice, both Karius and fellow reserve goalkeeper Simon Mignolet are seeking regular playing time elsewhere.
Mignolet failed to secure a move to Napoli last week before the close of Italy's transfer window and, should Karius leave on loan, the Belgian is likely to stay on Merseyside.
Karius’ contract with Liverpool runs until the summer of 2021. A two-season spell in Turkey would see him return to Anfield with one year remaining on his deal.
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