Liverpool face Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday looking to emulate the Reds side that famously triumphed in 2005. Liverpool face Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday looking to emulate the Reds side that famously triumphed in 2005. The 2005 team had the dependable Steve Finnan but Alexander-Arnold, who has earned an England World Cup call, is the exciting option. Andrew Robertson Midfield: Dietmar Hamann (2005) Germany international Hamann was only on the bench in Istanbul but his introduction in a half-time reshuffle helped spark Liverpool’s fightback. Liverpool's Mohamed Salah Forward: Roberto Firmino (2018) The Brazilian has also been brilliant throughout the season, scoring 27 goals and laying on 16 assists.

Source: Irish Independent May 24, 2018 09:33 UTC