The Reds are likely to be full of confidence following their brilliant win over Manchester City…
Liverpool take on struggling Burnley at Anfield in what should be a more difficult account than billed with both sides scrapping at different ends of the table. Daniel Sturridge is likely to make a return to the side as he tries to retain full fitness following terrible luck with injuries, while Philippe Coutinho, goalscorer of the winner against Manchester City, is the first name on the teamsheet.
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GK – Simon Mignolet
Showed great character to recover after a shocking start to the season. Mignolet has kept 10 clean sheets this campaign and been excellent in recent games.
DRC – Emre Can
Since arriving in summer, Can has gone on to fulfil both the holding midfielder role and in defence to an extremely high standard. Rarely wastes a ball and tough tackling, if he keeps his form up Liverpool won’t be far off the top four at the end of the season.
DLC – Dejan Lovren
Has had a poor season considering how good he was for Southampton last year. Responded to his Besiktas penalty heartbreak fairly well during the Manchester City game and with Sakho unlikely to be fit to start he should retain his place.
DC – Martin Skrtel
A shoe-in for Liverpool, has been one of Rodgers’ first choice defenders all season and barring and late injuries he will definitely play in what is a hugely important fixture for the Reds.
WBR – Lazar Markovic
With Jordan Ibe still unfit to play, Markovic will continue in the role he did reasonably well in at the weekend. The winger has impressed in fits and starts this season and will hope to perform well against a relegation threatened side.
CM – Joe Allen
Pulled a performance out of the top drawer against Manchester City to go with his recent improvement. Allen will hope he can continue this trend in midweek.
CM – Jordan Henderson
Henderson will want to pick up exactly where he left off, having scored a cracker and playing a very impressive game against the Premier League champions. The more the England international plays, the more he looks like a Steven Gerrard replacement.
WBL – Alberto Moreno
Played very well against Besiktas and contributed to a great team performance at home to Manchester City. Burnley’s full-backs will be susceptible to pace and Moreno will look to exploit that.
RW – Raheem Sterling
Likely to be forced out wide to accommodate Sturridge’s return, though having played on the wing 17 times this season he is more than capable of doing a job there. Sterling is one of the most promising players in Europe at the moment, having scored seven times this season and set eight goals up.
ST – Daniel Sturridge
Sturridge will want to gain some kind of match fitness, and form for that matter. After having a brilliant season last term, he is still slowly making his way out of the starting blocks this year having had a terrible injury record.
LW – Philippe Coutinho
Man of the match against Manchester City, it would be impossible not to pick the Brazilian maestro. Scored a beautiful winner and dictated the play for large parts on Sunday, adding to his burgeoning reputation this season