Possible Starting Eleven

Brendan Rodgers explained the formation that he prefers to use when his team are in position and from the I have drawn up a possible starting eleven for next season.

Reina/Lloris - Rodgers likes to use the goalkeeper as an outlet for any under pressure defenders, the keeper therefore becomes a sweeper keeper and must be good with his feet as well as being great between the sticks. In Pepe Reina Rodgers would have a keeper who is very skilled with the ball at his feet and can set up attacks from behind the defensive line. However I have added the possibility of Hugo Lloris being Liverpool's keeper next season as I believe that if Rodgers got a good enough offer he would not be against selling the Spaniard. Reina is almost thirty and his performances last season were not up to his usual brilliant standards. Lloris is widely considered to be among the best keepers in the World and with Lyon apparently open to offers Brendan Rodgers could be tempted by the Frenchman.

Agger - A brilliant defender who is competent with the ball at his feet and can be a real attacking threat both with his aerial presence and his distance shooting. I can see no reason that Rodgers would be looking to offload Agger this summer.

Skrtel/Howedes - The performances of Martin Skrtel last season were among the best that have ever been seen of him in a Liverpool shirt. However an ageing Jamie Carragher has created a need to bolster defensive options and I believe it is unlikely that Liverpool would be able to attract a player of the right quality unless there is a promise of some first team football. Also there have been rumours of bids for Skrtel from teams such as Manchester City, every man has his price and if Man City have enough desire to sign Skrtel they surely have the buying power to match that price. Howedes has proved his quality in the Bundesliga and at the age of 24 has not yet reached his defensive peak.

Enriqué - José Enriqué was arguably the best signing made by King Kenny last summer. Although performances in the latter stages of the season may have looked more shakey than in matches earlier on I believe that the attacking flair and defensive strength of Enriqué will appeal to Brendan Rodgers. Enriqué is also more likely to understand the system that Rodgers employs given his football education in Spain.

Johnson - Despite looking slightly defensively incompetent at times I believe that the attacking capabilities of Johnson will be enough ensure him a place in the Liverpool starting eleven next season. A good showing at the Euro 2012 tournament will not have done his chances any harm either.

Lucas - Lucas Leiva is a player that just a few seasons ago many people deemed not good enough for Liverpool. However by the start of last season Lucas had become a key player and his injury that kept him out for the second half of the season in my opinion was the biggest blow to Liverpool's chances of success. The Brazilian has become a vital part of the squad and his defensive capabilities will almost certainly make him the first name on the team sheet when he achieves full fitness again.

Adam/Aquilani - Charlie Adam was not the biggest hit at Anfield in his first season but the style of play that Adam has may appeal to Rodgers as I believe it to be similar to the style that Gylfi Sigurdsson has, a playmaker who is not afraid to shoot from range and is pretty useful from set pieces. If Rodgers can get Adam to stop attempting 50 yard passes every time he gets the ball then I think he could be a real success. Another option is Alberto Aquilani, the technically gifted Italian has the potential to really open up teams in the Premier League. The only issue is whether Aquilani can stay fit.

Gerrard - Captain Fantastic is an absolute no brainer. Brilliant at the Euros, a Liverpool legend and one of the most gifted players of his generation. If Gerrard is fit he will surely be used regularly by Brendan Rodgers.

Downing/Ramirez - No Premier League assists and no Premier League goals make Downing's position in the squad a tenuous one. He really has not hit his top form for Liverpool yet and it is questionable how many more chances he will get to prove himself. Ramirez on the other hand looks to be an exciting prospect with dribbling ability and flair in abundance, the attacking threat that Ramirez provides could spell the end of Downing's Liverpool career.

Suarez/Afellay - Nominated for the Ballon d'or it is clear that Suarez is one of the best players in the World and Brendan Rodgers would surely be keen to hold on to him. In the formation the Rodgers uses I can see Suarez being moved out wide to accommodate the inclusion of Andy Carroll in the squad, this position would still allow Suarez to run at defenders and be a real nuisance even if it would limit his goalscoring opportunities. Afellay is another option, his career at Barcelona has not really got going and while that is partly due to injury he may be looking for a change of scenery and available at a bargain price. During Afellay's time in the Dutch league he and Suarez were considered to be among the very best players in the league and if Afellay is even half the player that Suarez is he would be a superb buy.

Suarez/Carroll - Suarez is an amazing player and his inclusion in the squad (should he stay) is almost certain. However the performances of Andy Carroll towards the end of last season and during the Euros have shown off the talent that goes with a £35million price tag and Rodgers is likely to want to use his qualities in the squad therefore pushing Suarez out into a wider position. There have been rumours that Andy Carroll will leave the club and this could pave the way for Suarez to have the strikers position virtually unchallenged.