CM) Joe Allen
One of the most underrated players at the club and possibly in the league, many will point to his lack of goals and assists as reasons for criticism but the Welshman does a lot of the dirty work in midfield and will be needed to do so once again against the champions.
CM) Jordan Henderson
In the absence of club captain Steven Gerrard, Henderson will take the armband once again and will finally need to show that he is capable of filling the Kop legend’s boots by producing a dominant midfield performance at the Bridge.
AMC) Phillipe Coutinho
The Brazilian superstar took his goal tally in all competitions to eight against QPR last week and will be desperate to shine against one of the bigger side’s in the league away from home.