Liverpool player ratings as Kieran Morrison and two others 8/10 in Sunderland win

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Was taken off for Ifeanyi Ndukwe.MOR TALLA NDIAYE - 5Looked shaky in possession at times and wasn't helped by the experienced Gomez going off.KOSTAS TSIMIKAS - 6Didn't have a whole lot to do during the opening 45 minutes but was alert to cut out a dangerous move late in the half.JAMES McCONNELL - 6Muscled out of it for the Sunderland goal too easily but played his part in the opener with a smart pass.CURTIS JONES - 6Kept things ticking over in midfield and appeared to relish the seniority, dishing out the orders in the centre of the park.KIERAN MORRISON - 8Took his goal really well, cutting in off the right side and guiding it home. Was a constant threat to Sunderland and offered enough to Iraola here to suggest more opportunities will be coming his way.HARVEY ELLIOTT - 7Playing in perhaps his favoured position at No.10, the attacking midfielder created a smart assist for Morrison early on.RIO NGUMOHA - 7Always keen to run at his man and played some intelligent passes across the penalty area at times.

Feeding off scraps.SubsIFEANYI NDUKWE - 6Did not look overawed on his first outing as a Liverpool and looks a real presence already, even at 18.MILOS KERKEZ - 6Important clearance off the line with his weaker right foot. Could be a real asset this season if a loan move isn't in his future.DOMINIK SZOBOSZLAI - 8Was handed the captain's armband upon his arrival and equalised with a superb effort and assist for Koumas.

Could be set to take his game up even further this season.FEDERICO CHIESA - 7Took his goal really well with a high finish from a tight angle and played a vital part in the fourth. Has to keep it up now this pre-season.LEWIS KOUMAS - 8Pressed well at times and didn't give the defenders any peace on the ball and took his goal superbly late on.