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Liverpool predicted XI vs Derby: Squad rotation time!

By Tom Bogert

BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Loris Karius of Liverpool warms up 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: Loris Karius of Liverpool warms up 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) /
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BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Loris Karius 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: Loris Karius 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) /

GK Loris Karius

The moment we’ve all been waiting for. The debut of Loris Karius.

How would this season be different had he not been injured? In all likelihood, Karius would’ve started ahead of Simon Mignolet, it was absolutely trending that way in the few days that Mignolet returned and Karius was healthy.

Now, it’ll be quite difficult for Karius to usurp Mignolet after five matches into the season. Mignolet has been, at worst, competent. In reality, he’s been pretty good. He’s stayed mistake free for the most part, thus not particularly giving Klopp an easy out for this decision.

For Karius, all he can do is impress against Derby and take it from there. The Loris Karius era is upon us, we need to show patience.

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