Benitez has options

New Liverpool chief Rafael Benitez is facing a selection poser for their Champions League return of how to get £11m (€16.1m) Spanish star Xabi Alonso into the side to face last season’s runners-up Monaco at Anfield this week.

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