King of the Kop

No surprise in this selection at all. I had doubts over the CB pairing due to ‘injury’ but good to see both make it. Say what you want about Lovren but statistically our strongest two. I wondered if TTA may have started as I think he is ‘better’ than Gomez in that position – at least in an attacking and pace.
With Mane on suspension for his third and final match, the front 3 are the expected 3, Midfield isn’t a surprise either…
Come on you REDS!!! YNWA

This team should be strong enough to perform significantly better than we did in the League Cup on Tuesday night. The centre back pairing, hopefully, will give us more solidity at the back, and the attacking three should be a handful for the Leicester defence. A little surprised TTA didn’t get the nod ahead of Gomez.

My eyes are on Oxlade-Chamberlain to see he does starting in a red shirt. Would have like to see Woodburn start. I had forgotten we still had multi million pound Markovic! 🙂

I think this is a good lineup. Henderson and Gini needed benching. Good to see Andy Robertson being given another chance and I hope he will supply plenty of crosses for Sturridge and Firmino

I agree, Henderson has not been at his best so far this season. Sturridge needs games if he’s going to get into a scoring rhythm and hopefully today is the day!

Klopp had to make changes – all these games are taking its toll on the players and you can see how they are tiring in the last stages of matches. We have games coming every weekend and mid-week too so we had to make changes to keep players fit, give players a rest and keep those who may not be playing match ready too…

COYR YNWA

Pretty much as expected. Maybe TAA and Mignolet would be considered the ‘starting’ team that Klopp has picked most so far. Surprised TAA wasn’t on the Bench but I think Klopp picked Gomez more for defensive quality.
Good to see Coutinho on the bench too. Understandably left out on Sat and only played 30-40mins in the last month or two. Only trained a few times since the ‘start’ of the season.
Come on you REDS!!! YNWA

Come on LFC make this count at #Anfield.

I am surprised by Klaven starting – maybe to keep Lovren for Sevilla. Ox on the bench is no different from where I think he will spend most of the ‘big/important’ matches.
Not a bad bench…

Interesting lineup. Wonder what Klopp is up to with Mignolet? Is he our number one or not? I think we have enough to get a good result’

So proud of this young kid Ben Woodburn WOW, GOOAAAAALLLLL or what!!!.

So excited by this young man! Goals on his Liverpool debut and now his international debut. I hope Klopp will give a decent run in the team

I missed this one Andy the lad awesome or what just like Ben Woodburn GOOAAAAALLLLL YESSSSSSSSS

Well it is certainly an exciting end to the transfer window for LFC! Personally, I’ve not not been that impressed with The Ox during his time at Arsenal. He is a player who has not fulfilled his talents and potential. Perhaps Juergen Klopp is the man to take him to the next level? I really hope so. It will be interesting to see what role he has for him in our midfield. Is he going to be the winger he has been for Arsenal and England so far, or will he slot into central midfield?

I think it’s going to be fascinating to see how Klopp intends to use him. Central midfield is his preferred position, and it’s where he played at Southampton but Wenger has tended to use him as a winger. The guy as all the attributes to be a success but his career so far as flattered to deceive.

Great signing! Keita is a quality young midfielder, who has all facets to his game, but my excitement is tempered by the fact we need to wait 12 months before we see him in a red shirt! A season is a long time in football and anything can happen in the coming months. I do hope we can add some more quality to the squad for this coming season by the time the transfer window closes because I feel we are still short in defence.

In terms of choreography I guess the timing of Keita joining us does pave the way for Coutinho’s departure to Barcelona in 12 months time. Personally, I would place a central defender as more of a priority at the moment!