Liverpool predicted XI vs Hull: No let downs, please

By Tom Bogert | Sep 22, 2016

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Jordan Henderson of Liverpool (14) celebrates with team mates Dejan Lovren as he scores their second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Dejan Lovren of Liverpool during the International Champions Cup 2016 match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

CB Dejan Lovren

Can we talk, just for a second, about how expert his finish against Chelsea was? It was his first for Liverpool in a Premier League game, though he notably scored the winner against Borussia Dortmund in that legendary game.

But his finish– it was like a striker. Opened his body, knocked it just inside the far post, full volley on a cross with pace and spin on it. Absolutely brilliant, as if he’d been a striker for years.

Anyway, Lovren’s partnership with Matip continues to look fantastic. Against Chelsea they generally dealt with Costa, bar the goal that stemmed from the midfield not chasing Nemanja Matic, leaving the backline overexposed.

Against Hull, they’ll worry more about the counter and set pieces rather than one striker. And, for once, I have confidence in Liverpool’s defense.

Wow. That felt weird.

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