-Lucas will be first choice anchorman, not Joe Allen…
The only selection change from the Tottenham and Rubin draws was Joe Allen replacing Lucas to face the Russians, in what seemed like an audition for the holding midfield role. But after 45 minutes of the Europa League tie, Klopp withdrew the Welshman for his far more popular Brazilian counterpart, effectively announcing his favoured defensive midfielder. And he’s right to go with Lucas, who is easily Allen’s superior, proven again last night. Expect our longest serving player to return the starting lineup for the Southampton clash at the weekend, with Allen back where he belongs on the bench.
