5) Lucas
Lucas will have to battle with the outstanding Nemanja Matic in the centre of the park. The Serbian powerhouse is arguably the best anchoring midfielder in the top flight, but our Brazilian is maybe the most underrated. Matic will look to assert his physical dominance over our midfield, and he’ll likely do so unless Lucas wins their individual duel. Jordan Henderson will provide our side with legs and pressing, but Lucas will help maintain possession and dictate tempo – if possible.
