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That is the opinion of pundit and legendary Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. Salah scored 44 goals in a scintillating first season at Anfield, playing the majority of the time from the right of a front three. However, the Egyptian has played more in central role this term, with Roberto Firmino deeper in the No 1. He has once again enjoyed plenty of success, scoring 1 goals in the league ahead of the huge trip to City. But ahead of kick off, Carragher believed Salah was set to play in a wider role. And he said Klopp made that decision to enable a more solid midfield of Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum and James Milner. And Carragher also reckoned Salah could trouble makeshift left-back Aymeric Laporte. “That [the formation] was the big debate because Liverpool have done so well with Firmino in the No 1 position, Salah in this [central] position,” he said. “I think he’s very reluctant to go without that extra midfield player against Manchester City. “He’s always gone with that extra man in midfield. “And also you’re thinking we know Man City have that problem at left-back. “Do you want your best attacking player up against that weak position? “We’ve seen it is Laporte tonight.” Kevin De Bruyne returned to the City squad after injury but could only take up a place on the bench. Danilo was a surprise starter ahead of England right-back Kyle Walker. Joel Matip and Joe Gomez remain sidelined for the visitors due to injury.
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