While Liverpool might boast 10 senior midfielders this season, and have admittedly never had all of them fit and available for action at the same time, there is perhaps an ‘agreed’ first-choice trio - Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and Thiago Alcantara.
The fact that Jurgen Klopp fielded such an engine room in last year’s Champions League final, rushing the latter two back from injury in the process, would support this. But while on paper it is seemingly the Reds’ strongest midfield, recent evidence would suggest otherwise.
In amongst the injuries suffered over the past two and a half seasons, the trio have started just 17 games together in midfield. There have been memorable wins in such a number, including last season’s 4-1 victory away at Everton and 4-0 victory at home to Manchester United, with them boasting 10 victories together.
