MR) Lazar Markovic
Jordon Ibe is injured, and we think that Markovic offers more defensive contribution at right wing-back than Raheem Sterling… By deploying the Serb here – we can use Sterling’s pace up top, instead.
ML) Alberto Moreno
Moreno should be an automatic choice at left wing-back because of his ability to patrol the flank for the entire 90 minutes. He provides an overlapping option for Coutinho, but can restrict a marauding Antonio Valencia as well.
MC) Jordan Henderson
Henderson’s scored goals in each of our last three games, relishing the added responsibility that comes with the skipper’s armband. Expect him to be well up for a midfield battle with Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera.
MC) Joe Allen
Lucas isn’t 100% fit but he’s back, and Steven Gerrard will be chomping for a central midfield berth – but the little Welshman is basically undroppable based on recent form.
