The sound of referee Stuart Attwell's final whistle piercing the chilly, blustery Anfield night air arrived as blessed relief for those of a Red persuasion on Wednesday.
Liverpool had been made to struggle throughout the second half by a West Ham United side who made the most of the conditions and tiring legs of Jurgen Klopp's side to almost snatch a Premier League point.
But there was one player who suffered more than most for the home team during a difficult second half. And he didn't even appear until 12 minutes after half-time.
