Lucas and Henderson to play centrally in captain’s absence…
Here’s the side we expect Liverpool to start with against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday…
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GK) Simon Mignolet
The Belgian keeper will definitely start unless he picks up a late injury, with Brad Jones already on the sidelines unfit.
DRC) Emre Can
Dejan Lovren is back in contention for a starting spot, but Brendan Rodgers is unlikely to switch the back-line which kept a clean-sheet last time out.
DLC) Mamadou Sakho
Sakho provides superb aerial defence, and has probably been our best defender since he earned a spot back in the starting XI following his lengthy injury.
DC) Martin Skrtel
The Slovakian, who’s rumoured to be close to signing a contract extension, will play the pivotal central role in defence. He’ll likely see a lot of the ball at the back, and can expect a tough physical battle with Villa forward Christian Benteke.