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The Liverpool-Klopp one year anniversary: Can you name Klopp’s first XI?

By Tom Bogert

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool instructs his players during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on October 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool instructs his players during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on October 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 17: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur competes for the ball with Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Leiva of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane Stadium on October 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Tottenham Hotspur FC Via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 17: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur competes for the ball with Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Leiva of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane Stadium on October 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Tottenham Hotspur FC Via Getty Images) /

DM Lucas Leiva

Since Klopp arrived, Lucas has played more time in the center of defense than he has in midfield. Last October, he started in the midfield.

With no Jordan Henderson, Lucas was the first choice in the heart of midfield.

The Brazilian was granted a stay of execution this summer, avoiding the chopping block that caught so many other players in the teeth of axe.

So long that he’s content with a dearth of playing time, especially for the rest of this season, then he should stick around.

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