Liverpool 2007 Champions League final team vs the 2018 finalists: A combined XI

Even with a low profile, Finnan finds his way into our team

Right-back: Steve Finnan

One of Liverpool's best right-backs of recent years, if not the best, Finnan was a consistent, reliable and dependable performer down the flank. He holds the distinction of having played in the Football Conference, all four levels of English league football, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, Intertoto Cup and the World Cup representing the Republic of Ireland.

Finnan was a solid defender who also participated in the attack and was adept at crossing the ball. He won the 2004/2005 Champions League with Liverpool, as well as an FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup and the Community Shield.

While young Trent Alexander-Arnold has the potential to be even better, Finnan just edges him to make the right-back slot in our combined XI his.

Center-back: Jamie Carragher

One of the best defenders in the history of the club, Carragher's selection is a sure one. Jamie was an excellent reader of the game, an aggressive and no-nonsense tackler, with great stamina and work-rate.

Yet, it is his organizational ability and leadership that really stand out. For years after his retirement, Liverpool struggled to find someone to marshal the defense which is a testament of his importance to the club.

Carragher was in fine form in the 2006/2007 season and was voted Liverpool's Player of the Year by the fans. He fit in perfectly alongside a ball-playing center-back which should make his partnership with the second center-back in our team a strong one.

Center-back: Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk could become a Liverpool legend

Virgil just edges Daniel Agger and Sami Hyypiä (past his peak at the time) to slot in alongside Carragher. The record signing from Southampton has helped bring composure to Liverpool's back line while also being a threat from set-pieces.

The Dutchman is the complete package with great positioning, dominant in the air, a brilliant tackler, a leader at the back with wonderful organizational skills and a wonderful passer. He is also a strong defender and has a decent shot when in range.

He could be a mainstay in the Liverpool defense for many many years.

Left-back: Andrew Robertson

Andy Robertson is Liverpool's best left-back since John Arne Riise, which makes this one of the most difficult choices in this team. Both full-backs are great at supporting the attack with Riise better in this respect because of his set-piece threat and goal contribution.

Robertson, however, makes the team because of his defensive ability and ability to strike the right balance between attack and defence. He has unbelievable stamina and makes facing him a nightmare for attackers, as he hounds and chases after every ball and dives into every tackle. His crossing ability is also very good making him a threat when he makes marauding runs up the field.