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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 11: Michail Antonio of West Ham United and Dejan Lovren of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on December 11, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

Centre Back – Dejan Lovren

Is it still taboo to say I want Mamadou Sakho to play? He seems rearing to go, but I trust Klopp if he doesn’t want him at the club. Sakho’s shown nothing but love, and got us as far as two finals last season, but if Klopp says no then its a resounding no. It would however be a true sign of the managers man-management skills if he could bring an out-of-favour defender back into the fold.

Dejan Lovren keeps his place not because he’s exuding confidence at the minute, but because theres nobody better. Ragnar Klavan could get a chance, but I’d rather see Lovren and Matip try to develop their partnership than taking a risk on Klavan.

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