Milly at FB would be a disaster on his current form. People poo poo Philips, but when he slotted into the PL that season, and played a run of games, he rarely let us down. I'd have him CB and keep Gomez at FB if Konate out - but I still expect Konate to start, if it's minor issue, really need him to start.
Nunez's general play is just not up to it right now, so bench for him. Kids too.
Ally
Gomez Konate VVD Kostas
Thiago Fab Hendo
Salah Firmino Jota
Quite a few players did well at Rangers but think Jürgen will start the tried and trusted for this one.
Maybe this is just the game we need to kick start the season. We're underdogs, everyone expects Citeh to win, even though it's at Anfield. Mo looked suitably pissed off being benched - hopefully he carries that pissed-of-edness into this one - if he does, and can nick one, or even two, would give the team, the manager, the stadium, a MASSIVE lift and it would be bloody well game on then. Small things can make a big difference, can switch a team from playing with little confidence, to a lot more.
Haaland has so many strengths, I don't think you can just say, be physical with him, win the challenges - because he makes really short quick runs in the box, his movement is so good, it's very hard to stop him, and he's not just good in the box, he can play on the shoulder and run onto through balls and score. VVD and Konate [hopefully] have a big job ahead.
Have good memories of excellent, tight, entertaining games against them, really looking forward to it