Liverpool travel to Napoli for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with significant more quality available than on their previous visit eight years ago. Roy Hodgson was in charge for the Reds’ only other trip to Stadio San Paolo, a goalless draw in the group stage of the Europa League in October 2010. Winger Babel (22) and striker N’Gog (19) managed the most Reds goals among the former players. CostVirgil van Dijk cost Liverpool more than the entire 2010 team (Dave Thompson/PA)Goalkeeper Alisson (£67million), defender Van Dijk (£75m) and midfielder Keita (£53m) each cost more than the entire 2010 side. International capsFormer Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has 99 caps for Slovakia (Nick Potts/PA)The 2010 team have a slight edge on international experience, with a combined total of 369 appearances for their countries.

Source: Irish Examiner October 02, 2018 14:15 UTC