Shame sakho is still out. He should come straight into the starting 11 when he's fit. Flano will also be an automatic on the right side when he gets fit. These two should help us tighten up at the back. We will still concede goals due to the way BR sets us up and has us play, but those two defend like pit bulls and will put it all on the line to keep a clean sheet.
I'm not sure who should play in midfield. Lucas had a good showing the other night, so he could be a possibility. Allen was awful against Hull and Hendo has been rather poor so far this term, so perhaps that will open the door for Can or Lallana. Coutinho should be nailed on to start along with Sterling, while Markovic needs to be benched for a few games and work on his link up play and finishing on the training ground.
A lot of people calling for two up front and I agree. Could possibly play Coutinho as a 2nd striker and have him play right off of Balotelli. Otherwise, stick with Fabio and Mario.
I'd probably field:
Migs
Manquillo-Skrtel-Lovren-Moreno
Gerrard-Can
Sterling------Coutinho
Balo-Borini
Have Henderson, Lallana, Markovic and Lambert available from the bench to help if needed.
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