Following news of yet another injury blow for Daniel Sturridge, Liverpool are now without three key players for some time as Steven Gerrard and Martin Skrtel also face bans. Here’s how the Reds could line up without these three big names…
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GK: Simon Mignolet
No change in goal, of course, with the in-form Simon Mignolet continuing as number one for Brendan Rodgers’ top four-chasing side.
DC: Emre Can
A youngster performing well as a centre-back, Emre Can continues as part of the back three.
DC: Kolo Toure
Replacing the suspended Skrtel, Kolo Toure looks the best bet to step in in the middle, ahead of flop summer signing Dejan Lovren.
DC: Mamadou Sakho
Finally, Mamadou Sakho makes up the final member of the back three for Liverpool.
MC: Jordan Henderson
Liverpool’s stand-in captain, Jordan Henderson will lead the side in Gerrard’s absence as he has done so well for most of this season.
MC: Lucas Leiva
Alongside Henderson in midfield is the ever-reliable Lucas Leiva, who may be a better option than Joe Allen right now.
MR: Jordan Ibe
With Adam Lallana also a doubt through injury, it seems likely that youngster Jordan Ibe will get another chance to impress on the right flank.
ML: Alberto Moreno
Continuing as usual as an attack-minded wing-back on the left, Alberto Moreno keeps his place in this slightly altered Liverpool lineup.
FR: Lazar Markovic
In a more advanced role than usual, Lazar Markovic makes up part of the front three and could impress in a role with more freedom.
FL: Philippe Coutinho
In his floating role from the left, in-form Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho remains a key part of the Liverpool team.
FC: Raheem Sterling
Perhaps forced upfront as Mario Balotelli remains out of favour, Raheem Sterling has shone in this false 9 role and could be the man to replace Sturridge.
