Reina
Lovren Skrtel Sakho
Sterling Henderson Gerrard Can Markovic
Coutinho
Sturridge
Love to see that side used but not so sure Brendan will be so gung-ho,
More likely see this....
Reina
Flanghan Skrtel Lovren Enrique
Henderson Gerrard
Sterling Coutinho Markovic
Sturridge
Bench; Mignolet,Sakho,Johnson, Can,Ibe,Lambert,Borini....
Starting from the back 4, I'd see how Skrtel performs first 2-3 games, like to see a Lovren/Sakho partnership eventually forming our regular CB pairing, but I think Martin deserves to start initially,
Prefer to see Flanno take the RB slot ahead of Johnson, however, u can't just diss experience so I'd use Glen in the bigger games, give Flanno a good hour or so first few games so we don't burn him out,
Must admit, great to have Jose back at LB, hopefully he'll stay injury free, but we need to sign another for back up,
Gerrard & Hendo speak for themselves, however that's not to say we can't or won't swap around for Lucas, Can, Allen, with different combinations of the 5,
I've chosen Coutinho ahead of Can, it's a important season for Phillipe one where he needs to have more consistency in his play, perhaps score a few more goals and make it very difficult for Brendan to drop him,
Sterling too has to show what he is made of and put to bed the opinions that he was a flash in the pan and won't be the same player without Luis ,personally I think he will be even better than last season,
Markovic has got my nod over Lallana for obvious reasons, again I'd like to see him give BR a headache each week having to decide who he plays,
Sturridge I believe will grasp the bull and become the Striker he has been promising to be for a couple of years now, it's his time now, he IS Our main striker and will take the responsibility head on, Brendan has been very astute here IMO, by supplying Daniel with the players who will feed him, ie, Lallana, Markovic, Lambert, add Sterling, Can , Ibe, it's clear to see he has somewhat lessened the burden on Sturridge, all of those players are capable of scoring goals aplenty as well as being the creators,
We have a brilliant squad with more to come in , I don't know about any of you but I'd hate to Brendan this season, I hope he had plenty of Nurofen at hand, he's gonna need them me thinks.
YNWA