Even without Gareth Bale we expect Brendan Rodgers to have problems sleeping ahead of Liverpool’s massive encounter with Spanish giants Real Madrid.
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Iker Casillas
Under-fire of late but still likely to start and will be more than capable of dealing with Mario Balotelli…
Dani Carvajal
Now a regular at right-back.
Sergio Ramos
So long as he doesn’t get his marching orders, as is the norm, expect the Spaniard to put in a no-nonsense display.
Raphael Varane
Young Frenchman is now ahead of Pepe in Ancelotti’s first team pecking order.
Marcelo
Solid at the back and a real danger going forward.
Toni Kroos
Expect the German to put in his usual shift of near flawless distribution.
Luka Modric
Croat is now one of the first names on Ancelott’s team-sheet.
Isco
Youngster has been very effective when called upon his season and is likely to get his chance with Gareth Bale out injured.
James Rodriguez
Colombian has perhaps not made an instant impact but given time will surely prove a very good bit of business.
Cristiano Ronaldo
19 goals in 12 appearance this season, silly stats.
Javier Hernandez
Loaned in Man United man could cause Liverpool’s defence all sorts of headaches.