Manquillo deserves the opportunity to make a name for himself, starting against Southampton
Paul Philbin (Writer)
Preferred line-up: Mignolet, Manquillo, Skrtel, Lovren, Moreno, Gerrard, Henderson, Can, Coutinho, Sterling, Sturridge (4-3-2-1)
This line up and formation is based on the squad that we currently have. With a few more signings expected this would change.
I believe that by the end of the season Sakho will be a regular starter, but for now Brendan Rodgers will have the experienced Martin Skrtel alongside Dejan Lovren.
Depending of the calibre of the striker we bring in we could play the two up top like last season, but I think having Emre Can in the midfield this season will prevent us leaking as many goals as he can break up the play.
My heart says that we will go that one step further this season and be crowned Champions and with how much the squad has been strengthened it is not impossible.
It is vital that we keep our Champions League place this season with the new European TV deal from next season that will see us bring in a lot more money so that has to be our first aim again.
My head says we will finish third and end the season with a trophy.
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