Brendan Rodgers is likely to have a wide range of options available to him this weekend, as his players clamour to take part in Steven Gerrard’s final home game as a Liverpool player.
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The atmosphere will likely be electric and it will be interesting to see what changes, if any, Rodgers makes following an excellent showing at Stamford Bridge last weekend.
Alberto Moreno, Lucas Leiva, Joe Allen and Jordon Ibe were among the substitutes for that game, as was teenager Jerome Sinclair, who will be hoping to edge out Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini and keep his place in the squad.
Here’s how we think we’ll line-up:
GK) Simon Mignolet
After conceding against Chelsea last weekend, the Belgian now has both Lukasz Fabianski and Joe Hart breathing down his neck for the golden glove award. A 15th clean-sheet of the season will ensure no one can overtake him.
RB) Emre Can
The young German would no doubt love to have a go in his more natural midfield position before the season comes to an end. Unfortunately for him, he’s not going to be denying Steven Gerrard any game time this week.
CB) Martin Skrtel
It’s hard to see Skrtel dropping out of this Liverpool team soon. The most important thing for Brendan Rodgers is that he does whatever it takes to ensure that the Slovakian commits to a new contract and stays put this summer.
CB) Dejan Lovren
Kolo Toure and Mamadou Sakho will both be eyeing Lovren’s spot in the team. Toure is out of contract at the end of the season and will want an Anfield send-off, while the latter has been back in training this week after an injury.
LB) Glen Johnson
What could well be Johnson’s last game at Anfield as a Liverpool player will naturally be overshadowed by our farewell to Gerrard. However, the full-back has also been a great servant, playing more than 200 games for us.
DM) Steven Gerrard
It’s going to be an emotional one. We’re pretty sure that the captain will get the nod in midfield… He’ll have mixed feeling about leading the boys out at Anfield one final time but let’s hope that he makes it a good one to go out on.
CM) Jordan Henderson
Our vice-captain will no doubt be expecting to receive the armband in the final minutes of the game, to allow Gerrard his final standing ovation. It will be a symbolic and historic changing of the guard for Liverpool.
CM) Philippe Coutinho
The Brazilian’s final game at Anfield before jetting off to the Copa America. He’ll want to go out on a high and finish another excellent season in style. The little wizard has been impossible to stop at times this season and we’re all intrigued to see how he performs in Chile.
RAM) Adam Lallana
He’s looked good over the last couple of games and should get another start here. He’ll want to keep the positive momentum going in order to help him secure a starting spot for next season. Still has a point to prove this season.
LAM) Raheem Sterling
The youngster was back to somewhere near his best against Chelsea last weekend and it’s important that he maintains that momentum against what is, on paper, lesser opposition. Needs to pick up the ball and run with it.
ST) Rickie Lambert
He’s started the last two games and we see no reason that he won’t keep his place. He’s been decent this month and there aren’t many other options available to Rodgers. He’s already scored against Palace this year as well.
