Lucas v Paulinho
One of the most intriguing battles of the afternoon will see Brazil international teammates Paulinho and Lucas go head-to-head. Paulinho has spent most of this season in a deep-lying midfield role but he may be used further up the pitch against Liverpool in support of lone striker Roberto Soldado (or Jermain Defoe).
Whilst Paulinho’s finishing has been woeful, he has proved adept at well-time runs into the box and Liverpool’s primary destroyer Lucas must be wary of the attacking threat posed by his compatriot.
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