CB: Martin Skrtel
Had a hell of a battle with Costa at the back against Chelsea in the Capital One Cup and was part of a back line that restricted the Blues to just 1 attempt on target, Rodgers will want Skrtel’s leadership to organise the back three in such a manner again.
LCB: Mamadou Sakho
It’s hard to see Rodgers trusting the likes of Lovren at the back if he really wants to feel secure in a knockout tie and so will elect to choose Sakho despite other options available.