How the Reds are likely to lineup in what is likely to be a very tough match.
In arguably the tie of the round Liverpool host Real Madrid in the Champions League Group Stage with the Reds looking to get back to winning ways against the reigning European champions.
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So far Brendan Rodgers’ side have lost one and won one in the competition, but suppressing Cristiano Ronaldo and co at Anfield will be a very tough task.
Here is how CaughtOffside thinks the Merseyside outfit will lineup.
GK – Simon Mignolet
Although hardly an assured presence between the sticks until someone else is signing the goalkeeper is the best choice Rodgers has.
RB – Glen Johnson
Didn’t shower himself in glory against QPR at the weekend, but the England international is probably a better prospect against Madrid than inexperienced loanee Javier Manquillo.
CB – Martin Skrtel
The most level head at the back at the moment, but the Merseysiders are really struggling in defence and Skrtel could have his hands full with Karim Benzema and Ronaldo baring down on him.
CB – Dejan Lovren
Signed from Southampton over the summer for a hefty £20m, but has yet to show he is worth that price and this could be the match that Lovren proves his price-tag.
LB – Alberto Moreno
Jose Enrique was drafted in for a rare appearance on Sunday, but the Spaniard hardly impressed many and is likely to be replaced by his younger fellow countryman.
DM – Steven Gerrard
May have enjoyed a more advanced role in recent times, yet up against Los Blancos the hosts could be spending lots of time without possession and Gerrard will need to sit and dictate play if possible.
CM – Jordan Henderson
Could make a real difference as Henderson has the capability to run and run and this will be a great asset in a game like this.
CM – Joe Allen
Emre Can is likely to be dropped after struggling against the Hoops and although Philippe Coutinho could be used in the role, we’ve opted for Allen for his superior defensive capabilities.
RM – Philippe Coutinho
There is another reasons the Brazilian is not in central midfield and that is because after changing the face of the game at the weekend the 22-year-old has to be drafted into the starting XI.
ST – Raheem Sterling
With Coutinho on the right we have gone with Sky Sports and club legend Jamie Carragher’s verdict of playing Sterling as something of a false nine, with Mario Balotelli struggling for form and Daniel Sturridge still injured.
LM – Adam Lallana
Finally it’s Lallana on the left with the work rate of the England international something that will be needed.
