Red or Dead:
I’ve gone with a 3-4-3 formation on this one. The passing style that Brendan Rodgers has tried to promote over the last three years has become stale and predictable, so we need a plan B. This, I hope, offers multiple forms of attack as proved by our festive form last term.
Though the middle, I’ve got quality in Milner, Henderson and, ahead of them, Coutinho and Lallana, who between them should be able to run any midfield. Then I’ve gone for the pace of Sterling – should he stay – and Ibe out wide. They should cause full-backs no end of problems and offer our Brazilian magician the room to work inside.
I’ve topped off our attack with Christian Benteke – I mean, c’mon, who else are we going to get?! I think this is a good thing. If Sterling and Ibe can get down the line and get their crosses in, then the big man will score. He can also hold the ball up nicely for Coutinho, who will be playing just off him in that predatory number ten role.
I’ll finish with a quick word on the defence – I think the Lovren, Skrtel, Sakho trio has potential – and should be given a chance. Then we’ve got an improving Tiago Ilori and Kolo Toure in reserve.
