Lukas Hornicek: Looked assured with the ball at his feet and produced several solid stops. However, he must communicate more decisively with his central defenders and take greater control of the penalty area. 7
Leo Shahar: Showed an adventurous approach and regularly attempted passes into space along the right flank. It was a useful learning opportunity for the 19-year-old. 7
Malick Thiaw: Received the captain’s armband on his 25th birthday, offering what appeared to be an early indication of his future role. 7
Sven Botman: Survived an alarming defensive misunderstanding that almost resulted in an own goal, but responded well and regained his composure. 6
Miodrag Pivas: Delivered a respectable performance in difficult circumstances, with the young right-footed central defender being asked to operate out of position at left-back. 7
Aladji Bamba: Made his first appearance following a move from Monaco potentially worth £34m. He occasionally appeared too relaxed and misplaced a few passes, yet remained calm and was always eager to receive possession. 7
Jacob Ramsey: Created a disallowed Anthony Elanga goal with an excellent lofted pass. Played with plenty of energy and consistently tried to carry the ball forward. 8
Anthony Elanga: Provided a lively attacking threat until a heavy challenge from Jose Gaya brought his involvement to an end. He left the field on a stretcher in visible discomfort, although the club believes the shin bruising is unlikely to be serious. 7
Nick Woltemade: Appears comfortable playing as a number 10 but had limited influence on proceedings. He was dispossessed too easily on several occasions and must contribute more. 5
William Osula: Fired into the side netting from a narrow angle and later had his claim for a penalty rejected. 6
Harvey Barnes: Worked hard throughout, although he faces strong competition from Toure for a place in the starting lineup. 6
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