Carabao Cup 2019-20: Predicting Liverpool's starting line-up against MK Dons

Modified Sep 26, 2019 07:46 GMT

DM: Adam Lallana

Once upon a time, Adam Lallana was a hot favorite of Jürgen Klopp at Anfield. He was one of Liverpool's best players in 2016 and a key part of their pressing game. However, as the years went on, the Englishman's injury problems began to mount. He was injured for the majority of the previous two seasons, but now it seems like Klopp has found a new role for him. Lallana spent this pre-season playing in defensive midfield and is likely to feature in said position tonight at Stadium MK.

CM: James Milner

In the likely absence of Jordan Henderson, James Milner will lead this young Liverpool team out against MK Dons. His experience and engine are both extremely crucial to the Reds' chances in the game. Milner would ideally play on the left side of the midfield three, so he can help Yasser Larouci (or Adam Lewis) settle in nicely during their debut. The former Manchester City midfielder is an especially calming presence in this line-up and hopefully, provides Liverpool's youthful frontline with some good service.

CM: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is another first-teamer who needs minutes, amidst the ridiculously high level that his teammates are performing at. The former Arsenal man operates best in a central role, as seen during the Super Cup when he failed to make an impact from the left-wing. Chamberlain became a key man for the Reds prior to his unfortunate injury in April 2018, so he is still on the road to reaching that high level. He would be the main attacking threat from midfield against MK Dons, with a huge opportunity to show Jürgen Klopp that he is ready for more game time in the Premier League.

Edited by Kaushik Das