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Here’s the line-up we reckon Brendan Rodgers will choose to start for struggling Liverpool against West Brom at Anfield on Saturday afternoon…
GK) Simon Mignolet
The Belgian has kept just one clean sheet all season, and will be desperate for another against the Baggies.
DR) Javier Manquillo
Glen Johnson and Jon Flanagan are still injured, meaning Manquillo will continue to deputise.
DL) Alberto Moreno
Certain to be recalled following Jose Enrique’s horror show midweek against FC Basel.
DC) Martin Skrtel
The first name on Liverpool’s team-sheet in terms of defence.
DC) Dejan Lovren
With Frenchman Mamadou Sakho punished for leaving Anfield early during the Merseyside derby, £20m Lovren should continue despite appalling form.
MC) Steven Gerrard
The skipper badly needs to up his performance level, but he’s still certain to start at the base of midfield.
MC) Jordan Henderson
Henderson provides Liverpool with a combative presence in the centre, but like Gerrard, he needs step up.
MC) Coutinho
The mercurial Brazilian, like most of the Reds’ squad, has started the season in miserable fashion, but he has the ability to link midfield and attack if selected.
AMR) Raheem Sterling
The wonderkid had an evening to forget against FC Basel, but he’s so important to the Reds that we can’t see Rodgers resting him in what’s pretty much a ‘Must Win’ game.
AML) Adam Lallana
Lallana was on the bench midweek, but Lazar Markovic’s performance was so poor that the £26m man will surely be recalled.
FC) Mario Balotelli
Daniel Sturridge could play a role from the bench, but the Englishman is unlikely to start following a lengthy injury, meaning Balotelli will continue to spearhead the side.
