Man City Build up...

[Muddled]

A Coates, Johnson left side of the defence concerns me.

Good to see Rodgers has seen enough of Downing to look at alternatives.

[Kenneth]

I like the Sterling gamble. Bold as ****, he will be buzzing and fearless. Why not. There's no way he can be as bad as Downing.

[Phoenix07]

I hope that if it is the line-up, Borini is up front. Could do with his movement and positioning there. Sterling and Suarez on the flanks would be sexual.

[SB]

A Coates, Johnson left side of the defence concerns me.

Good to see Rodgers has seen enough of Downing to look at alternatives.

Hope Oussama gets half an hour or so.

[yamiedo]

Nice to see Downing stew on the bench.

[SB]

I hope that if it is the line-up, Borini is up front. Could do with his movement and positioning there. Sterling and Suarez on the flanks would be sexual.

[Kenneth]

Yeah, in a bit worried about Coates tbh.

[JohnDoe]

I'm a bit concerned with Sterling starting. I love the kid but he played a full game on Thursday and looked exhausted in the 2nd half. This will be difficult for him.

It is encouraging to see that Rodgers is rewarding good performers like this. Takes guts.

[Lee]

Like that team.

[Assassin]

Rumored line up

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Reina, Kelly, Skrtel, Coates, Johnson, Allen, Lucas, Gerrard, Borini, Suarez, Sterling. #LFC via @Musker_LFC

If this is the team, I would be happy!

[yamiedo]

Sterling has earnt his place from pre-season and the Hearts game. It was his trickery that got us a goal against Toronto. He scored a beauty against Leverkusen and then to be fair he really should have had an assist against Hearts as well had Borini been more clinical. So he has done well and deserves this chance. Nice to see Rodgers is putting the message out there that if you play well enough then you'll get your chance. Suso needn't be so disheartened.

[Fosterbloke]

I'm a bit concerned with Sterling starting. I love the kid but he played a full game on Thursday and looked exhausted in the 2nd half. This will be difficult for him.

It is encouraging to see that Rodgers is rewarding good performers like this. Takes guts.

I'm not worried as we have Assaidi to replace him

[Fosterbloke]

I'm still going for a 2-0 loss but with lots of positives which we'll carry into the season.

[Vermilion]

Sterling to start ?

Huge call if so, very brave against the Champs, but very positive.

[JohnDoe]

I'm not worried as we have Assaidi to replace him

I'm more worried about Sterling's confidence if his first performance in the league turns out to be a poor experience. Though he seems to have a very fearless mentality, it's a gamble.