Liverpool vs Chelsea: Combined eleven

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Kolo Toure of Liverpool challenges Eden Hazard of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea on May 11, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Kolo Toure of Liverpool challenges Eden Hazard of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea on May 11, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)
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BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Joel Matip of Liverpool during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool at Prenton Park on July 8, 2016 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)
BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND – JULY 08: Joel Matip of Liverpool during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool at Prenton Park on July 8, 2016 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

CB – Joel Matip

Since arriving at Liverpool, Joel Matip has been on fire. This tall defender performed well against both Tottenham and Leicester, keeping their attackers quiet and being reliable at the back.

He’s great on the ball, good at attacking/defending set pieces, and he makes positive runs forward when it’s safe to do so. His distribution is quality, and I think he’ll establish himself as one of the better centre-backs in the Premier League this season.

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