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Liverpool predicted XI vs Arsenal: Premier League opener

By Tom Bogert

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool gives a drink to Roberto Firmino of Liverpool during the International Champions Cup match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool gives a drink to Roberto Firmino of Liverpool during the International Champions Cup match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Dejan Lovren of Liverpool applauds supporters following the International Champions Cup match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Dejan Lovren of Liverpool applauds supporters following the International Champions Cup match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

CB Dejan Lovren

Thanks to an injury and attitude problems for Mamadou Sakho, Lovren gets the first crack at partnering Matip. Hell, even if Sakho was fit and on his best behavior, it’d still probably be Lovren.

Lovren and Matip make a good fit on paper. The two are confident, good leaders and comfortable (enough) with the rock at their feet. Both are strong in the air and confident in stepping up and winning the ball. Their similarities are compatible.

Once Karius rejoins the team between the pipes, the spine will be much stronger than last season and fans may be able to be confident about an adequate defensive ability for the first time in a while.

Next: LB Alberto Moreno

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