Predicted Liverpool line up vs Helsinki: New signings to lead the attack, but no Benteke or Firmino

Mark Brus

9 years ago

Predicted Liverpool line up for friendly v Helsinki.

Liverpool face HJK Helsinki in their latest pre-season friendly at 5.30pm on Saturday, and here’s a predicted Liverpool line up for the game, featuring new signings, but no room for Christian Benteke…

GK: Simon Mignolet

Likely to start in goal in a strong squad, Simon Mignolet takes his place as number one as usual.

DR: Nathaniel Clyne

Impressive in pre-season so far, Nathaniel Clyne should get another run-out for his new club after a summer move from Southampton.

DL: Joe Gomez

A talented and versatile youngster, Joe Gomez is expected to feature against Helsinki after his summer switch from Charlton.

DC: Martin Skrtel

A key defender for Liverpool, Martin Skrtel should get some playing time for the Reds ahead of the start of the new season.

DC: Mamadou Sakho

Another important part of the Liverpool back line, Mamadou Sakho is likely to partner Skrtel in the middle.

MC: Jordan Henderson

New club captain Jordan Henderson is sure to start for Liverpool in this friendly game to ensure he is sharp for the start of the Premier League season.

MC: James Milner

A good performer in pre-season so far, James Milner should get another game for his new club after joining from Manchester City earlier this summer.

AMR: Adam Lallana

Expected to return to the squad, Adam Lallana takes a place on the right flank here as Liverpool look to prepare for the new season with a win.

AML: Philippe Coutinho

In a free role from the left, Brazilian starlet Philippe Coutinho is also expected to start in this Liverpool XI.

FC: Divock Origi

Ahead of his first season at Liverpool, Divock Origi could get another opportunity to play up front in a new-look attack.

FC: Danny Ings

A summer signing from Burnley, Danny Ings should also feature and get a chance to maintain his strong pre-season form.

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