Liverpool vs Wolves: Picking the Reds Starting XI

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool replaces Luis Suarez as a substitute during the Carling Cup Third Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at the American Express Community Stadium on September 21, 2011 in Br

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Liverpool got a win against Brighton in the Carling Cup, which should help settle their nerves after two straight utterly frustrating losses to Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur.

They return to their home ground of Anfield Road to take on another scrappy opponent in Mic McCarthy's Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Just as Liverpool are receiving a morale boost by the return of their Captain Steven Gerrard, Wolves can take great joy in the return of Matt Jarvis. The weeks without Jarvis have proven poor for Wolves as he is their best creator.

Gerrard will hope to reclaim his right to the Reds midfield, and it should be a great matchup on Saturday September 24, 2011.

GK: Pepe Reina

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Jose Reina of Liverpool directs his defence during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield on August 13, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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The ever-true shot stopper is an automatic inclusion, nothing to discuss.

RB: Martin Kelly

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Martin Kelly of Liverpool gives the thumbs up during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on August 20, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

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Martin Kelly returned Wednesday night against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carling Cup after missing several weeks due to injury. His fitness looks fine and he should be up for it.

RCB: Jamie Carragher

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Jamie Carragher of Liverpool in action during the Carling Cup Third Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at the American Express Community Stadium on September 21, 2011 in Brighton, England. (Photo b

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Jamie Carragher continues to be a rock at the back for the Reds and his experience is irreplaceable at the back.

LCB: Martin Skrtel

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Martin Skrtel of Liverpool with the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on September 18, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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Martin Skrtel should return to the lineup in place of the injured Daniel Agger. The middle of the week Carling Cup match allowed him to serve his suspension before the league action was back on.

LB: Jose Enrique

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Kyle Walker of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Jose Enrique of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on September 18, 2011 in London, England. (Ph

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Jose Enrique earned a well-deserved rest during the week with Jack Robinson deputizing for him against Brighton.

Enrique should return to his spot on the weekend.

CDM: Lucas Leiva

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Leiva Lucas of Liverpool is tackled by Ivan Klasnic of Bolton Wanderers looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers at Anfield on August 27, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo

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Lucas continues to be the bedrock of the midfield as his holding position has him entrenched in the starting 11 for the time being. If Kenny needs more attack I could see him subbed off for Charlie Adam in the second half.

RM: Dirk Kuyt

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Dirk Kuyt of Liverpool in action during the pre season friendly match between Liverpool and Valencia at Anfield on August 6, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Dirk Kuyt scored one of two goals in the Carling Cup match midweek and it proved to be the decisive goal at the end. Kuyt should come in on a high, taking the place of Jordan Henderson.

CM: Steven Gerrard

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool looks on during the Carling Cup Third Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at the American Express Community Stadium on September 21, 2011 in Brighton, England. (Photo by

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The Captain returns to take up his mantle in the middle. Charlie Adam may have to wait another game or two before he can start really building a partnership with Gerrard, who looked good in his short cameo against Brighton.

LW: Stewart Downing

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Stewart Downing of Liverpool challenges Benoit Assou Ekotto of Tottenham Hotspur for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on September 18, 2011 in Lon

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Stewart Downing got a rest on Wednesday and he will be needed at full tilt against an unpredictable Wolves team that has teeth at times.

Downing will have to work diligently to continue to supply the service to the middle he has so far this season.

RS: Craig Bellamy

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Craig Bellamy of Liverpool with the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on September 18, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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Craig Bellamy deserves a start after his great showing midweek. His goal was well taken, but it was his free kick that somehow was kept out by the crossbar that was masterclass. Bellamy should add a great new element to the first team on the pitch at full strength.

LS: Luis Suarez

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Luis Suarez of Liverpool controls the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on September 18, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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Luis Suarez is an automatic to start, but he needs to calm himself down and find his finishing. He appears so frustrated on the pitch, and he keeps missing goals that when he is confident he puts away with ease. He needs a goal early to settle him back into his usual self.

Conclusion

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Kenny Dalglish manager of Liverpool looks on prior to the Carling Cup Third Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at the American Express Community Stadium on September 21, 2011 in Brighton, England.

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Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish enjoyed a great result this week after having two frustrating losses in a row.

The returns of both Steven Gerrard and Martin Kelly to the lineup should help ease his injury sufferings, and it will be interesting to see what the Captain does in Kenny's new system

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