DCM) Lucas Leiva – Rodgers could well use Lucas in a defensive midfield role, with Joe Allen having been missing through injury and Gerrard potentially playing in a more advanced role.
CM) Jordan Henderson – Former Sunderland man Henderson is a fine all-round midfielder and one of the first names on Rodgers’ teamsheet.
ACM) Steven Gerrard – His late cameo in this position against West Brom and the injury to Sturridge could tempt Rodgers into playing Gerrard in this more advanced role.