How will Liverpool line-up for this crucial ‘six pointer’, as the Reds chase a top four spot…
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will have to decide whether to include Raheem Sterling and Lazar Markovic in his team for the crucial Premier League clash against Southampton, as the pair return from injury and suspension respectively.
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Sterling played a cameo role in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Besiktas, but should be fit to start on Sunday. Markovic was serving the first game of a four match ban that night, but the suspension only applies to European games.
With Steven Gerrard and Lucas Leiva still out, here’s who we think Rodgers will go for:
GK) Simon Mignolet
The Belgian keeper has been in fine form since the turn of the year, and with Brad Jones still out there is no threat to his place in the team.
DRC) Emre Can
The young German has been linked with a move into the midfield, but it’s hard to see Brendan Rodgers experimenting in such a big game.
DLC) Mamadou Sakho
A dominant presence in the back three in recent games, he’ll comfortably keep Dejan Lovren out of the team against his former side.
DC) Martin Skrtel
Arguably the worst of Liverpool’s back three in recent matches, he’ll need a very good game here against quality opposition.
MR) Jordon Ibe
Sensational against Besiktas and very good against Everton as well, the teenager surely has to keep his place for this one.
ML) Alberto Moreno
Has been steadily improving on the left hand side, his end product still needs some polishing but you feel there is plenty to come from the Spaniard.
MC) Joe Allen
The Welshman has endured plenty of criticism this season, but considering the Reds ongoing midfield injury problems it’s hard to see him missing out.
MC) Jordan Henderson
Will wear the captain’s armband again in Gerrard’s absence and will hope to drive the Reds forward from the middle.
AMRC) Adam Lallana
Deserves the chance to shine against his former employers, he’ll certainly want to prove that his move to Liverpool was the right one.
AMLC) Raheem Sterling
Return in place of Philippe Coutinho, who will be used as an impact substitute after a drop in form over the last couple of matches.
FC) Daniel Sturridge
His form is steadily returning after his lengthy spell out through injury, and he’ll want to keep that momentum going here.
