Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol believes new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai would both start ahead of Federico Valverde.
The Real Madrid star has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield in recent months as Jurgen Klopp overhauls his midfield. At just 24 years old, Valverde would bring a wealth of winning experience, having already won two LaLiga titles and a Champions League trophy.
Mac Allister arrived at Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion last month for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around the £35m mark.