Firmino, Lallana and Rossiter to start – How Liverpool could line up vs. Carlisle

Liverpool open their 2015/16 League Cup campaign against League Two outfit Carlisle United on Wednesday night. We take a look at the team selection options at Brendan Rodgers’ disposal.

Rodgers’ struggling Reds host Keith Curle’s Carlisle at Anfield looking for their first win in six games.

Liverpool are winless in their last five matches in all competitions after the weekend’s stalemate with Norwich – and with pressure increasing at a rapid speed on the Liverpool boss, the League Cup third round clash offers a real chance for a return to winning ways and small confidence boost ahead of a huge game against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Liverpool have made cup fixtures against lesser opposition anything but straightforward exercises in recent times – Middlesbrough, Bolton and Blackburn all took the Reds beyond 90 minutes and to replays while Wimbledon were just scraped past last season.

Rodgers’ men must not underestimate the visitors despite their mid-table position in the fourth tier, with Curle’s men already having overcome two side’s in league’s higher than themselves including seeing off recently relegated QPR away from home in the last round.

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Rodgers has the luxury of picking from an “almost full squad” in the words of Gary McAllister, and though the first-team coach admitted in his pre-match press-conference that “there will be changes”, a strong match-day 18 will be named for the tie.

Jon Flanagan, Jordan Henderson and Christian Benteke – who is set for an MRI scan on a hamstring problem – won’t be involved.

Adam Bogdan could make his first Reds appearance, while Dejan Lovren and Joe Gomez could be restored to after sitting out the Norwich draw, though Rodgers could name the same defensive personnel in an attempt to build consistency.

Joe Allen’s return to fitness could see the Welshman return to match action, and with the clash a chance to include some of the club’s young prospects, Jordan Rossiter could feature after starting in Bordeaux last week, with Joao Carlos Teixeira, Pedro Chirivella and Cameron Brannagan all potential inclusions too.

Jordon Ibe, Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino all offer available attacking midfield options, with all three having started on the bench on Sunday.

In attack, Daniel Sturridge could be handed the chance to build on the hour completed against Norwich as he steps up his return, while Divock Origi could come back into the fold, but Danny Ings will be hopeful of keeping his place after his goal-scoring display.

Provisional squad: Mignolet, Bogdan, Clyne, Sakho, Can, Skrtel, Lovren, Toure, Cleary, Randall, Gomez, Moreno, Lucas, Milner, Coutinho, Lallana, Firmino, Rossiter, Chirivella, Brannigan, Ibe, Ings, Origi, Sturridge, Sinclair.

Liverpool’s XI

A relatively strong team is set to be named for the tie, but Rodgers made eight changes for the Europa League game in Bordeaux last week and a similar amount is likely here.

McAllister hinted at sticking with three at the back for the third game running, with the choice then available to play with one or two strikers in attack.

With changes set to be forthcoming and strong team to be selected, Rodgers could recall Gomez, Lovren and Toure to form the three-man defensive unit ahead of Bogdan to give Simon Mignolet a night off.

Ibe could then come back in to play at right midfield, with in-form Alberto Moreno on the opposite side, allowing Emre Can and Rossiter to make up a youthful but talented central pairing.

Having entered as second half substitutes on Sunday, Lallana and Firmino should be handed starting berths on Wednesday to stake their claim for a place in the XI against Villa at the weekend, and the duo should operate behind Ings who should be rewarded with a start for his impressive second half performance.

Those changes would see Liverpool’s starting team look like this at Anfield:

However, Rodgers could opt to revisit the 4-3-3 formation for the cup clash with the ability to deploy an equally strong XI.

Mignolet could stay in goal with the need to bounce back with a composed display after Sunday’s error, and Nathaniel Clyne and Joe Gomez could fill the full-back slots alongside Toure and Lovren for the four man backline.

Lucas Leiva can continue in his defensive midfield role ahead of the back four, with Rossiter and the returning Allen the perfect combination to play ahead of the Brazilian to make up the midfield three, allowing Can a rest.

With Benteke likely to be struggling for Saturday’s clash, resting Ings could be a wise move, which would allow Origi to spearhead the attack with Ibe and Lallana playing in support of the Belgium striker.

The switch of system and personnel would see the Reds look like this come 8pm kick-off time:

A win over Carlisle is not going to change anything drastically, but returning to winning ways with a dominant performance could provide a much needed confidence boost for a team struggling for form ahead of a vital match against Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Video: Gary McAllister previews Liverpool vs. Carlisle

Liverpool first-team coach Gary McAllister attended the pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool vs. Carlisle United in the League Cup.

McAllister confirmed that striker Christian Benteke will have a MRI scan to determine the severity of his hamstring injury.

On the third-round tie, McAllister said: “It’s up to the players to get the fans going, it’s not up to the fans to get the players going.

“We’ve got provoke them by playing attractive football and scoring goals.”

McAllister confirmed that striker Divock Origi will be “in and around” the team.

He also praised the improved tactical awareness and fitness of the lower leagues, with Carlisle having beat QPR in the second round.

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Gary McAllister on Liverpool vs. Carlisle: We want some stability in the shape and style

Gary McAllister believes Liverpool’s players should be thriving under the growing pressure at Anfield.

Liverpool – and particularly manager Brendan Rodgers – are facing increased scrutiny after a mixed start to the season.

Former Reds midfielder McAllister, now Rodgers’ first-team coach, feels the team need to step up and deliver.

The 50-year-old said: “There is always pressure when results don’t go well at a club like Liverpool. It has not changed since the days I played here.

“A couple of poor results and the heat is on, you are under the microscope. Players have got to thrive under that pressure. That is the thing that drives you. You have got to grow and cope with the demands of playing here.”

McAllister, who had two successful seasons as a player at Anfield from 2000-02, returned to the club in the summer as Rodgers overhauled his backroom staff.

With seven new players also arriving there has been plenty of change at the club and results – Liverpool have not won in five games in all competitions – suggest things are still to settle.

But McAllister is convinced the Reds are on the right path and claims the synergy between the new coaching staff, which also includes former Bournemouth manager Sean O’Driscoll, is strong.

The Scot said: “We are getting to know each other. Day by day it is getting better, the dynamic is getting closer. When the heat is on you tend to come even closer. As far as I can see it is working well and I am enjoying it.”

Having not won since August, McAllister accepts it is time for the team to step up and believes Wednesday’s Capital One Cup third-round tie against League Two Carlisle could provide the perfect springboard.

McAllister, speaking at a press conference to preview the game on Rodgers’ behalf, said: “We need to give the fans something to shout about. It is ideal to get a little run going.

“But we are thoroughly aware it is not going to be easy. They are not going to come here and roll over.”

McAllister knows all about the worth of the League Cup having been a member of the Liverpool side that won it in 2001 and then kicked on to follow up with FA Cup and UEFA Cup successes.

He said: “Winning it, that was the start. In the early rounds you gather momentum and then there is greater belief. It led on to a really good season.”

Changes are likely but McAllister suggested these may be kept to a minimum. He said: “You have got to utilise the players you have got but we have got to get some momentum going as well. We want some stability in the shape and style so it will be similar to the weekend.”

Christian Benteke will miss the game with a hamstring injury but fellow new signing Danny Ings could get a chance up front after scoring off the bench in Sunday’s draw against Norwich.

McAllister said: “It was really refreshing to see his performance. If anyone deserved a goal it was Danny. He has been working his socks off. It is not by fluke, it is by pure hard work that he managed to get that chance and finish it so well.”

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Lucas Leiva: “I never wanted to leave Liverpool”

Lucas Leiva has pinpointed Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal in August as the game that saved his Reds career, saying “I never wanted to leave.”

Despite coming close to a summer move to Turkish giants Besiktas, Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva has declared that he “never wanted to leave Liverpool.”

Lucas was on the brink of making a season-long loan switch towards the end of the summer transfer window, after being omitted from Brendan Rodgers‘ match-day squad for the first two games of the 2015/16 season.

But after being recalled for the Reds’ Emirates Stadium clash, Lucas has fortified his position as a key player under the Northern Irishman.

“I was very frustrated that I couldn’t make the squad for the first two games, but I had to keep training and working hard because we have a lot of examples where football can change in a moment,” the 28-year-old told the Mirror.

“Of course, I never wanted to leave Liverpool. I have a home here and my family are very happy.

“But sometimes you do find yourself thinking about another solution if you think that will keep your career going.

“A couple of things happened during the first couple of games that gave me the chance to play against Arsenal, and I believe it was because I was training so hard and was well prepared that I was able to come in and have a good game.

“Maybe if there hadn’t been the Arsenal game, I wouldn’t be here now. But I always believe that things happen for a reason.”

Lucas’ performance against Arsenal was a key factor in Liverpool securing their third clean sheet of the season, but Rodgers’ side have experienced a nosedive in form ever since.

Injury to captain Jordan Henderson has seen Lucas start in each of the last four Premier League games, though Liverpool’s midfield has been decidedly flimsy without the England international.

However, Lucas produced a top-level performance in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Norwich City, with his energy and passing from deep crucial to gaining momentum before Russell Martin’s second-half equaliser.

Lucas has fought back from the brink on more than one occasion throughout his eight-year spell on Merseyside, and looks set to complete another remarkable comeback this season.

As he notes, however, whether this is a matter of circumstance is up for debate.

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Player Focus: Daniel Sturridge returns with encouraging display in Norwich draw

Daniel Sturridge made his first Liverpool start in five months in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Norwich City, and here Jack Lusby analyses his performance.

Daniel Sturridge was a surprise inclusion in Brendan Rodgers‘ starting lineup for Sunday’s 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Norwich City, and in his 62 minutes on the pitch at Anfield the 26-year-old produced an encouraging display.

After spending almost six months on the sidelines with a hip injury, Sturridge was fielded alongside Christian Benteke in Rodgers’ two-man attacking line.

Though it took a second-half goal from Danny Ings to put the Reds ahead, before Russell Martin scored the equaliser, Sturridge’s contribution was promising.

It was a sign of better things to come from Liverpool’s No. 15.

Off The Ball

“When he can stretch teams like he can with his pace, and you put Christian beside him and Coutinho behind that or beside him, it’s a really exciting dynamic,” Rodgers told reporters before Sunday’s clash, relishing the prospect of Sturridge making his return.

“We’ve been waiting for that for quite a period of time.”

Much of Sturridge’s success at Liverpool has been built around his intelligent, dynamic off-ball movement, with his pacy runs off the shoulder of defenders and between the lines tailor-made for the Reds’ attacking system.

With Benteke worryingly isolated in attack in the first five games of the season, deploying a striker of Sturridge’s attributes was essential against the Canaries.

Happily, the former Chelsea man didn’t disappoint, recovering from a rusty start to produce a flowing performance ahead of the penalty area, as well as drifting into wide areas.

Benteke’s aerial prowess is well documented, as is Rodgers’ failure to utilise it to date, but Sturridge quickly struck up an understanding with his more physically endowed strike partner.

His ability to read promising situations and act instinctively almost saw him played in by a Benteke header on 21 minutes, with his swift movement into space banking on the quality of the Belgian’s delivery.

Unfortunately, in this case, Benteke’s header was unable to find Sturridge—with a similar situation arising just three minutes later.

Philippe Coutinho‘s attempted through ball on 24 minutes looked to make use of more intelligent movement by Sturridge, but with Norwich manager Alex Neil setting his side up in a compact 4-1-4-1 formation, the Brazilian’s pass was easily snuffed out.

The Reds were forced to wait for an individual error from Norwich captain Martin before they were able to carve open their first clear-cut opportunity.

With the Scotland international gifting Coutinho possession, the No. 10 threaded the ball towards an impressive Lucas Leiva, whose slightly undercooked through pass found Sturridge in acres of space on the edge of the Norwich penalty area.

Unfortunately, arguably due to his lack of match sharpness, Sturridge took the shot on first time, attempting to wrap his foot around the ball and curl beyond goalkeeper John Ruddy instead of driving towards goal for an easy finish.

These lapses in quality and concentration will be ironed out with more game time, as will Sturridge’s understanding with Benteke and fellow summer arrival Ings, but his work getting into dangerous areas alongside his strike partners, as well as Coutinho – who operated in his natural No. 10 position in Rodgers’ 3-4-1-2 – was promising.

Fundamentally, it was encouraging to see Liverpool flood the Norwich penalty area with attackers, such as on 35 minutes as Coutinho, Benteke and Sturridge looked to latch onto Lucas’ deep cross—with the Brazilian ultimately heading wide.

Furthermore, on Ings’ introduction—replacing an injured Benteke at half-time—Sturridge supported the former Burnley man with diligent parallel runs, finding himself in position for a tap-in on 48 minutes and then four minutes later.

The first instance saw Ings instead convert for Liverpool’s opener, while in the second instance the 23-year-old’s cross was diverted into the path of Ruddy by a Norwich defender.

It would be easy to oversell Sturridge’s influence off the ball on Sunday, but he signalled his intent with a clutch of strong supporting movements.

The striker’s work in possession provided Rodgers with another useful creative option, too.

On The Ball

While Benteke could be criticised for his paltry contribution to buildup play at Anfield on Sunday, Sturridge kept himself busy, with a hand in a host of promising moves.

In the absence of former strike partner Luis Suarez, Sturridge will be required to take on a more focal creative role.

His partnership with Suarez often saw the Uruguayan dropping deeper to influence play, with Sturridge instead spearheading moves, but with Benteke typically operating as a pivot at the forefront of Rodgers’ attack, Sturridge was required to drift.

This saw him loft a ball into the path of an overlapping Coutinho on seven minutes, with the Norwich defence fortunate to read the move and intercept.

Two minutes later, Sturridge found Benteke in space outside the penalty area with a sumptuous, faded pass.

But, as is the former Aston Villa striker’s wont, he strayed into an offside position.

Coutinho, tasked with less attacking responsibility within the 3-4-1-2 setup, found himself on the receiving end of Sturridge’s creative talent twice more, too—once at either side of the interval.

Firstly, a nicely weighted through ball almost saw the No. 10 into a one-on-one encounter with Ruddy, but Martin was well positioned to make the block.

Then in the second half Sturridge found Coutinho, after making a smart turn towards goal, with another inspired flick.

With Coutinho experiencing something of an off-day, however, Sturridge will have been disappointed to see the attacking midfielder curl his effort wide of Ruddy’s upright.

Coutinho found the target with just two of his 10 attempts on goal on Sunday.

However, while Sturridge’s intent in possession can once again be lauded, his overall contribution to buildup play, and on the ball in general, highlighted his lack of sharpness.

The striker completed just 70.8 percent of his attempted passes before he was replaced by Adam Lallana just after the hour mark—the least of any Liverpool player.

As with Liverpool’s overall performance, Sturridge’s 62-minute display at Anfield on Sunday highlighted the returning striker as a work in progress.

A Work in Progress

“I felt it was important to get him on the field and he did well for the hour he played,” Rodgers said after the game, praising Sturridge’s performance.

“He’s still a way off his full fitness, but his presence and stature in the game will always give us hope because he’s got big quality. It’s just about games for him and building his fitness—and there’s no pressure for him to do that.”

As the manager rightly points out, this was a player making his first appearance for the club since April, and his performance wasn’t devastating.

Sturridge’s Game in Numbers:

62 minutes
37 touches
24 passes
70.8% passing accuracy
6 unsuccessful touches
2 key passes
2 long passes
2 shots
1 tackle

His touch was often heavy, his choice of pass wasn’t always the best and, as mentioned, his failure to convert his first-half opportunity was a pivotal moment in this ultimately deflating stalemate.

But, aided by the likes of Ings, Lucas, Alberto Moreno, Nathaniel Clyne Mamadou Sakho and Emre Can, who all turned in impressive performances at Anfield, this was a performance of great promise.

Rodgers’ switch to a 3-4-1-2 for Sunday’s draw was also encouraging, with his side offering more in terms of attacking thrust—despite the individual failures of Benteke, Coutinho and James Milner.

Liverpool proved that, in time, they can coalesce into a successful attacking unit, and this can only be furthered by the continued rehabilitation of Sturridge.

Possessing the ability to spearhead Liverpool’s attacking improvement, Sturridge’s return came at the optimum moment for an under-fire Rodgers.

As his promising performance against Norwich proved, when Sturridge hits full fitness and gets to grips with his on-field relationship with Benteke, Rodgers will have a truly scintillating attacking option at his disposal.

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Liverpool owners FSG “warned against hiring” Jurgen Klopp

A move to replace Brendan Rodgers with Jurgen Klopp may be unlikely after Liverpool’s owners were “warned against hiring” the German.

Despite growing calls to sack manager Brendan Rodgers and replace him with free agent Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are unlikely to make the move.

This is according to Simon Hughes of the Independent, who claims John W. Henry and Tom Werner have been “warned against hiring” the former Borussia Dortmund manager, who left the Bundesliga club at the end of 2014/15.

Rodgers is under considerable pressure after just two wins in his first six Premier League games in 2015/16, with the Reds sitting 13th in the table.

But Hughes suggests that club CEO Ian Ayre and Liverpool-based FSG president Mike Gordon continue to back Rodgers, and regularly relay with Henry and Werner from their Chapel Street base.

“Gordon and Ayre remain convinced by Rodgers and provided their word continues to hold sway, he will not be sacked,” Hughes claims.

“The message going back to America from Chapel Street is one of hope, that everything will be fine as soon as [Jordan] Henderson, Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho return from injury and suspension.

“Should Gordon and Ayre be overruled, however, insiders say it is unlikely to FSG will turn to the manager who many regard as being a natural Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp.

“At Borussia Dortmund the charismatic Klopp enjoyed a wonderful relationship with the club’s passionate support and brought them remarkable success.

“Klopp resigned at the end of last season to tumultuous acclaim and is said to be keen to work in England.

“However, it seems that Fenway have been warned against hiring the German, presumably by someone with first-hand practice of working with him.”

Sturridge and Coutinho returned to action for Sunday’s 1-1 draw at home to Norwich City—a result which did little to reinforce Rodgers’ position.

But, if Hughes is to be believed, the 42-year-old is going nowhere for the time being.

In fact, Rodgers will be buoyed by claims that his biggest threat is seemingly out of the running.

If FSG did decide to part ways with Rodgers this season, there are few more suitable options than Klopp.

The German possesses the passion, tactical nous and understanding of the Anfield culture required to thrive in this position.

Furthermore, with Klopp comfortable working under a director of football, as FSG originally intended for Rodgers at Liverpool, it can be argued that he would be an even better fit than Henry and Werner’s current incumbent.

This situation may have bought Rodgers some valuable time, however, and a strong run of results in the Premier League could stabilise his position.

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Rumour Mill: Divock Origi could leave Liverpool on loan in January

After a slow start to the 2015/16 season, Liverpool striker Divock Origi could leave the club on loan in January, reports claim.

Divock Origi could leave Liverpool on loan this January, if Daniel Sturridge can maintain his fitness after his return from injury this season.

That is according to Dean Jones of the Mirror, who says the Reds would be interested in loaning the Belgian striker out “to ensure he progresses” to the level required.

“Origi has been struggling to make an early impact at Anfield and his chances of game time will be impacted further by the imminent return of Sturridge from a hip injury,” Jones claims.

“Liverpool have high hopes that the 20-year-old will become a success story, but they realise his potential may take time to come through in the Premier League.

“So in January the club will open up to loan options in order for him to gain regular first team action to ensure he progresses.”

Origi has made just two appearances for Liverpool since moving from Lille this summer.

After spending the 2014/15 campaign on loan with the Ligue 1 club, Origi made his long-awaited first start in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against Bordeaux in the Europa League.

However, after failing to effectively lead the line at the Nouxeaux Stade de Bordeaux, he was withdrawn after 73 minutes.

Fellow summer arrival Danny Ings took his place, with the 23-year-old firmly established as Brendan Rodgers‘ third-choice striker behind Sturridge and £32.5 million man Christian Benteke.

Origi will be wary of repeating the mistakes of other young players under Rodgers on Merseyside, and a loan move may be wise.

Not yet ready to spearhead attacks at the top end of the English top flight, Origi may be best off honing his game elsewhere—either at a lower-level Premier League side or abroad.

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Lazar Markovic claims assist on “brilliant” first Fenerbahce start

Making his first start for Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce on Sunday, Lazar Markovic capped an impressive all-round display with an assist.

On an afternoon that Liverpool limped to a disappointing draw against Norwich City, Lazar Markovic made an instant impression on his full debut for loan club Fenerbahce.

The Serbian played a vital role in a 2-1 win over Bursaspor that fired his temporary club to the top of the Super Lig table, grabbing his first assist after just 49 minutes of action for the Yellow Canaries.

Markovic’s arrival has been met with plenty of excitement in Turkey, and Sunday night’s fixture saw the first opportunity for the Serbia international to showcase his ability to the Fener faithful from the start – and that he did.

The 21-year-old formed a third of the home team’s attack, playing on the right side of the forward line alongside striker Fernandao and on the opposite flank to former Manchester United wide-man Nani – whom Markovic set up for the opening goal of the game after just 20 minutes.

Dribbling with the ball at pace and gliding past opposition was a strong, exciting feature of Markovic’s game in his first year at Anfield, and it was present in Istanbul for Fener’s first of the night.

After controlling a sweeping cross-field ball immaculately on his chest, Markovic embarked on a powerful run, cutting inside to drive towards the edge of the penalty area.

He accelerated away, leaving three defenders trailing, before laying off an invitingly weighted pass for the arriving Nani to strike at goal – which the Portuguese international did with aplomb, finding the bottom corner with a composed, curling finish to put the hosts ahead.

It was a classy first direct contribution of his season-long move, coming after just over 45 minutes of football for the club, and this instant impact earned the applause of the delighted home supporters.

But aside from the set-up, Markovic’s all-round game caught the eye in a victory that continued an unbeaten start to the season for Vitor Pereira’s men.

His pace and directness saw him cause constant problems, and his ability – combined with a desire to drift inside, pick up the ball, travel and create – made him a relentless threat and a difficult one to deal with for the Bursaspor backline.

From doing exactly that, the ex-Partizan Belgrade man can count himself unlucky not to have won a second-half penalty.

Coming in off the touchline, he glided past two defenders from deep, burst into the box and was barged in the back forcing him to the ground, but the referee turned down his, the deafening crowd and his teammate’s protests over what appeared a stonewall penalty.

In his desire to impress, the former Benfica man picked up a booking on 59 minutes – the only negative on a hugely promising first league start of the season for the youngster.

He completed more dribbles than any other player on the night (3) and offered a final product alongside his dangerous running in possession – a criticism of his debut year at Anfield – creating two chances; only Nani created more.

A good evening’s work came to an end after 77 minutes for the pacy attacker, as he was replaced by match-winner Robin van Persie, who scored just three minutes after coming on.

The expectation will now be for the forward to build on an exciting display that will have captured the imagination of Fener’s fanatical support.

It is certainly pleasing that Markovic is looking sharp and impressing, but it’s a real disappointment that he’s not doing so in Liverpool red.

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