Liverpool predicted XI vs Leicester City: 2016/17 Anfield debut

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Adam Lallana of Liverpool celebrates his goal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Liverpool and Villarreal CF at Anfield on May 05, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Adam Lallana of Liverpool celebrates his goal during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Liverpool and Villarreal CF at Anfield on May 05, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
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WIGAN, ENGLAND - JULY 17: Joel Matip of Liverpool during a pre-season friendly between Wigan Athletic and Liverpool at JJB Stadium on July 17, 2016 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
WIGAN, ENGLAND – JULY 17: Joel Matip of Liverpool during a pre-season friendly between Wigan Athletic and Liverpool at JJB Stadium on July 17, 2016 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

CB Joel Matip 

Matip has spoke about how he can’t wait to hear “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Liverpool fans at Anfield and he should be able to do so on the pitch rather than in a bib getting a front row seat to The Jurgen Klopp Sideline Experience. (Which might be better than playing.)

The Cameroonian was signed to be Liverpool’s first choice central defender and looks the part this season, though his early season partner Lovren has looked a bit better, if not more consistent.

Matip and Lovren are in the process of forging a formidable partnership, one that’ll be tested by the pace of Ahmed Musa and Jamie Vardy. Especially with how high Liverpool like to press and how deep Leicester like to sit.

Next: CB Dejan Lovren