Liverpool’s best XI - where do they need to improve?

Midfield - Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, Adam Lallana

Henderson and Wijnaldum are Klopp’s first-choice in central midfield

What gave Liverpool such fluidity earlier in the season was the fluidity and interchangeability of their midfield three. Marshalled by Henderson, who averages over ten passes per game more than any other Premier League player, Adam Lallana and Georginio Wijnaldum can venture forward at will - to varying degrees of success.

Lallana is in the form of his life, and has been one of Liverpool’s best players this season. No player has contributed to more league goals (seven scored and seven assisted). Played out of position with Phillippe Coutinho absent through injury, Lallana’s effectiveness was lessened, and the Reds suffered greatly.

Wijnaldum has shown glimpses of what he can do, but not consistently.

Henderson for all his influence can still do more, too. He has the passing range, but he can go missing when it really matters.

Emre Can hasn’t really offered a great deal, while Lucas’s best days are behind him.