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After announcing his exit, Jurgen Klopp's big problem at Anfield

The high calibre of the squad makes picking a starting line-up a complex task

By Charles Cornwall

 Klopp very worried
Klopp very worried
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At Anfield the camaraderie between the players is very respectable, as although everyone competes for a starting place, this does not make the players in the team any problem. This strengthens the internal competition and encourages good values within the club. Although the Reds are going from strength to strength this season, this now brings up the big dilemma for Jürgen Klopp as to who should start and who should not.

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While in most positions Klopp has already determined his first-choice players, the midfield, where the replacement for Jordan Henderson seems to be more and more decided, as both Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo are players who have proven to be at the right level to be the best defensive midfielder in the team.

While the Argentinian started the season as the undisputed starter, and although his level was good at the beginning, Mac Allister seems to be getting better and better. He has adapted very well to his new position, Macca being a more attacking player at Brighton. Despite this the level shown so far as a 6, is incredible and continues to improve.

Wataru Endo, on the other hand, has been one of the best signings for this season. Unlike Mac Allister, the Japanese had a difficult start, where it took him a couple of weeks to adapt to Klopp's style of play. This has now been put behind him after the month of December and after the multiple injuries in the squad, Wataru has shown a fabulous level, which has raised doubts about his starting place in midfield.

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So while Wataru is unavailable due to his participation in the Asian Cup with Japan, Alexis Mac Allister seems to be the one to choose alongside Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones, who are currently the first-choice midfielders. However, Macca seems to be the one to keep as the team's 6, as he is the best fit and his level has been maintained for more than six months.


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