[And what about the forward line?]
[Well, this is where AZ Alkmaar can really hurt Liverpool, John. Benjamin Rijkaard starts on the left flank, and we know what he's capable of—pace, trickery, and that eye for a killer pass. Steven Berghuis is on the opposite side, equally dangerous when cutting in. Leading the line is Josmer Volmy Altidore. A strong, powerful striker who will be looking to impose himself on Liverpool's backline]
[A formidable lineup for AZ Alkmaar. And their bench?]
[A solid set of options if Gertjan Verbeek needs to change things up. Beerens, Overtoom, Aron Johannsson, Adam Maher, Jóhann Guðmundsson, Thomas Lam, and Mathias Johansson. A mix of attacking and defensive reinforcements]
[Alright, Peter, let's shift our focus to Liverpool. Brendan Rodgers has named a strong eleven, as expected. Walk us through their starting lineup]
