After dispatching of champions Leicester City last time out, Liverpool are still riding the crest of a wave. 

With sections of Anfield revamped and big money signing Sadio Mane proving his worth so far, it is a good place to be for the Reds in the Transfer Tavern.

Still, the inconsistency that has so far defined Jurgen Klopp’s tenure with the club is seemingly just around the corner at all times.

However, their dismantling of the Foxes may well be a turning point for the Merseyside giants, who showed the heavy-metal football so associated with their manager.

While the German has a wealth of options to choose from, the XI that made short work of the PL champions will surely provide him with a selection headache.

There is the small matter of a certain Philippe Coutinho, who started on the bench last week after his international duty in South America.

So, all things considered, here’s the Liverpool XI to BEAT Chelsea on Friday night.   GK: Simon Mignolet

GK: Simon Mignolet

Loris Karius is breathing down his neck, though Simon Mignolet hasn’t done enough (yet) this season to be dropped on current form.

RB: Nathaniel Clyne

Crucial to Klopp’s plans, the explosive England international is one of few nailed on starters for the Reds.

CB: Joel Matip

Looks to be a natural fit to sort out Liverpool’s defence, giving them a ball-player as well as an aerial presence at long last.

CB: Dejan Lovren

Should shake off an injury that kept him out of the Leicester win, the Croatian has found a new lease of life in recent weeks.

LB: James Milner

Oddly now the club’s first-choice left back, James Milner is as dependable in that role as he is in central midfield.

Will be tested by the likes of Hazard and Willian, but is the strongest option.

CM: Jordan Henderson

While not naturally a defensive midfielder, Jordan Henderson’s energy is key to the complex work done by his engine room partners.

Has completed more passes than anyone in the Premier League this season, suggesting he is getting used to his role in a deeper berth.

CM: Adam Lallana

Perhaps Liverpool’s best player this season.

Operating in tandem with the man up next, the England international has added goals to his game at long last.

Crucial to their pressing game and loving his role as a free No.8.

CM: Georginio Wijnaldum

Has it all to prove, particularly away from home.

Still, the Dutchman is supremely gifted and a wonderful link between midfield and attack.

RM: Sadio Mane

Amid the vast array of intricate technicians at the club, Sadio Mane provides a wonderfully direct threat.

Developing into a Marco Reus incarnate.

ST: Roberto Firmino

Though Daniel Sturridge impressed at times against Leicester, the 27-year-old lost too many balls and failed to look like a truly natural fit.

That being said, Roberto Firmino is the perfect man to lead the line.

LM: Philippe Coutinho

Back again, the second brilliant Brazilian gives Klopp a thrilling option the cut in from the left.

Deadly from range and set-pieces, Coutinho’s link up with Firmino is their best attacking option.