Liverpool boss in selection dilemma

NEW Liverpool chief Rafael Benitez is facing a selection poser for their Champions League return of how to get £11million Spanish star Xabi Alonso into the side to face last season’s runners-up Monaco at Anfield this week.

Benitez played a midfield five on Saturday, which seems to be his favoured tactic, which included outstanding displays from Luis Garcia and Steven Gerrard.

Dietmar Hamann, Steve Finnan in an unfamiliar right-sided role and Harry Kewell also contributed to the 3-0 success over West Brom.