Is this how the Reds will line up for our crucial Premier League clash…?
Liverpool travel to Swansea City on Monday, looking to keep pace in the race for a top four place. This will be the Reds’ first game in eight days, so the squad should be well-prepared and well-rested for this one!
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Steven Gerrard is back in contention, and it will likely be either him or Joe Allen, also coming back from injury, who take their place in midfield alongside Jordan Henderson. Martin Skrtel (head) and Mamadou Sakho (hip) are also expected to be fit.
Here’s who we think Brendan Rodgers will select:
GK) Simon Mignolet
Still no Brad Jones, and still no competition for the Belgian keeper. No matter, Mignolet has been in fine form since the turn of the year, and made another important save to ensure we took our cup quarter-final to a replay.
DRC) Emre Can
The 21-year-old German was pushed forward into midfield for our last outing, due to the injuries to Gerrard, Allen and Lucas Leiva. But with two of those three set to return, Can should be able to return to the back three.
DLC) Mamadou Sakho
Sakho was among the substitutes for the game with Blackburn, and will no doubt be eager to reclaim his place from Dejan Lovren. This one will come down to who has performed better in training, and we’ve gone with Sakho.
DC) Martin Skrtel
The Slovakian had to be taken to hospital after his clash with Rudy Gestede last week, but he should be fit to return for this one. It’s an encouraging moment for Rodgers, who should have all his defenders to pick from.
