Liverpool predicted XI vs. Villarreal

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates with Mamadou Sakho of Liverpool after scoring his sides third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield, April 20, 2016, Liverpool, England (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates with Mamadou Sakho of Liverpool after scoring his sides third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield, April 20, 2016, Liverpool, England (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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VILLARREAL, SPAIN – APRIL 28: Adam Lallana of Liverpool reacts after defeat in the UEFA Europa League semi final first leg match between Villarreal CF and Liverpool at Estadio El Madrigal on April 28, 2016 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
VILLARREAL, SPAIN – APRIL 28: Adam Lallana of Liverpool reacts after defeat in the UEFA Europa League semi final first leg match between Villarreal CF and Liverpool at Estadio El Madrigal on April 28, 2016 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

AMR Adam Lallana

Lallana left some to be desired in the first leg but certainly deserves to retain his place in the team for leg two.

Liverpool will be able to play higher and be allowed more time to press and break down Villarreal, wary of being hit on the break. Lallana will play an important role but may be the first off for Christian Benteke if Liverpool continue to chase the game and end up going route one.

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