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1. Kevin De Bruyne
Jurgen Klopp has made it clear that he is very much aware of the threat Kevin De Bruyne could pose to his team on Thursday night. Yes, Klopp is right. The Belgium international can hurt any team in the world right now. His technical ability and football intelligence are beyond words.
The 27-year-old Belgium is a world-class if we can use the correct words to describe him. He is one of those players that see things other players cannot see in a game of football. Yeah, he is that good. In other words, De Bruyne is a world-class player and Liverpool should put a keen eye on him tonight.
2. David Silva
At 32, many would suggest that this player is past his peak, but don’t get confused by his diminutive stature or age; David Silva is one talented footballer. The Spain international will forever remain as one of the best players to ever play for Manchester City.
The Spain international has played an essential role in transforming City from being the noisy neighbours to becoming viable title contenders in the last decade. Despite the physicality of English football, it has not hindered Silva’s development into becoming one of the best players in the Premier League.
Watching him play brings a lot of enjoyment to the fans with his fluidity, flair, technical awareness and an eye for goal. One of his biggest strengths is his vision. His creativity allows him to make smart passes by keeping hold of the ball on his feet. Silva hardly loses possession.
We will have to wait and see how the likes of Fabinho and Virgil Van Dijk will be able to cope with Silva tonight. If Klopp’s players allow Silva too much room to pick out crucial passes, we might see a different score-line here today at the Etihad.
