How Liverpool look set to line up on opening day: Two more signings worth £54.8m joining Benteke

How we expect the Liverpool team to look on the opening day of the season.

With Liverpool finally announcing the signing of Christian Benteke, here’s a look at the side Brendan Rodgers could name on the opening day of the new Premier League season, with two more additions expected…

GK: Simon Mignolet

Remaining as number one, Simon Mignolet has earned another chance for Liverpool for next season.

DR: Nathaniel Clyne

A superb signing from Southampton, Nathaniel Clyne should instantly become a regular for the Reds in the 2015/16 season.

DL: Lucas Digne

Worth around £7m, Paris Saint-Germain left-back is believed to be another top target for Liverpool this summer as they consider replacing Alberto Moreno.

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DC: Martin Skrtel

A strong and experienced defender, Martin Skrtel should continue as first choice for Liverpool in this position.

DC: Mamadou Sakho

After a strong pre-season, Mamadou Sakho has further cemented his place as first in line to partner Skrtel at Anfield.

MC: Jordan Henderson

New club captain, Jordan Henderson will be a key performer for Liverpool this season in their new-look lineup.

MC: James Milner

An excellent find on a free transfer, James Milner will surely go straight into the starting lineup for Liverpool this season, most likely in the centre of midfield.


AMR: Roberto Firmino

Able to play a variety of roles, Roberto Firmino fits in best on the right-hand side in our projected lineup, though as part of a fluid attacking midfield three.

AML: Philippe Coutinho

In a floating role from the left, Philippe Coutinho should play the role he filled for the Reds last season.

AMC: Marco Reus

One of the best players in the world, Marco Reus has emerged as a shock target for Liverpool in a £47.8m move and could take the number ten role just behind the main centre-forward.

FC: Christian Benteke

Confirmed as joining from Aston Villa in a £32.5m deal, Christian Benteke will surely be leading the line for Rodgers’ side this season, ahead of the injury-prone Daniel Sturridge.