Rickie Lambert
As Balotelli has not travelled to Bulgaria, this match is the perfect opportunity for the former Southampton man to show he can fill the mantle when Liverpool’s preferred strikers are unavailable. He now has his chance to prove that it wasn’t just a sentimental move for the boyhood Red and he came to Anfield to start every game.
With Sturridge out until January and Balotelli showing why he was available for such a bargain price, tonight could be the start of a continuous run in the team.