Liverpool led Bournemouth 1-0 with the Premier League debut of new player Ekitic in the first half. Former Reds deputy Carragher, who participated in the rating, evaluated the performance of Ekitic and another new player left-back Kolkz.
"Liverpool's defense doesn't look right. Bournemouth got the best chance and should have led. Ekitic's career starts at Liverpool so well. He got two great opportunities in Liverpool jersey and scored two goals. Liverpool needed such goals. Bournemouth had two good opportunities before, but now they are behind."
Speaking of Kolkz's yellow card for his excessive moves, Carragher said: "He needs to be calm, you can't win every opponent."