Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has made several changes for tonight's Europa League clash with Rubin Kazan, the most notable of which is the decision to rest two-goal Chelsea hero Philippe Coutinho.
FULL TEAM: Mignolet, Clyne, Sakho, Lovren, Moreno, Can, Allen, Milner, Ibe, Firmino, Benteke.
SUBS: Bogdan, Coutinho*, Lallana*, Lucas, Origi, Brannagan, Skrtel.
* It's disappointing to see Bogdan ignored for this game. After his excellent performance against Bournemouth, he arguably deserves another run out.
* Lovren starts ahead of Skrtel, who is given a much-needed rest. It's important to retain some kind of continuity in defence, so it's good to see Clyne, Sakho, and Moreno retaining their places.
* Sakho and Lovren are both left-sided central defenders, so hopefully this won't cause an imbalance in defence.
* Can, Allen, and Milner together = uninspiring, and devoid of creative impact, but they should be defensively solid enough.
* Benteke features in his second game this week, and hopefully his fitness will hold up.
* In my view, starting Benteke is the wrong decision, especially if the plan is to play him on Sunday, too.
* Coutinho, Lucas, and Lallana are also rested, which suggests they'll be back in the team for Sunday's game with Crystal Palace.
Probable formation:
------------- Mignolet
Clyne --- Sakho - Lovren ---- Moreno
---- Milner - Allen - Can
--------- Ibe --- Firmino
------------ Benteke
No British team has ever beaten Rubin Kazan at home. Can Liverpool make history?
PREDICTION LEAGUE
Do not post predictions here! Please post them on the pre-match thread, HERE. Any predictions posted here will be ignored.
* Coutinho: £30m-rated. Lallana: Cost £26m
Author: Jaimie K
FULL TEAM: Mignolet, Clyne, Sakho, Lovren, Moreno, Can, Allen, Milner, Ibe, Firmino, Benteke.
SUBS: Bogdan, Coutinho*, Lallana*, Lucas, Origi, Brannagan, Skrtel.
* It's disappointing to see Bogdan ignored for this game. After his excellent performance against Bournemouth, he arguably deserves another run out.
* Lovren starts ahead of Skrtel, who is given a much-needed rest. It's important to retain some kind of continuity in defence, so it's good to see Clyne, Sakho, and Moreno retaining their places.
* Sakho and Lovren are both left-sided central defenders, so hopefully this won't cause an imbalance in defence.
* Can, Allen, and Milner together = uninspiring, and devoid of creative impact, but they should be defensively solid enough.
* Benteke features in his second game this week, and hopefully his fitness will hold up.
* In my view, starting Benteke is the wrong decision, especially if the plan is to play him on Sunday, too.
* Coutinho, Lucas, and Lallana are also rested, which suggests they'll be back in the team for Sunday's game with Crystal Palace.
Probable formation:
------------- Mignolet
Clyne --- Sakho - Lovren ---- Moreno
---- Milner - Allen - Can
--------- Ibe --- Firmino
------------ Benteke
No British team has ever beaten Rubin Kazan at home. Can Liverpool make history?
PREDICTION LEAGUE
Do not post predictions here! Please post them on the pre-match thread, HERE. Any predictions posted here will be ignored.
* Coutinho: £30m-rated. Lallana: Cost £26m
Author: Jaimie K
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