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Vote and Discuss here! I'll give me thoughts below.

The XI who start- Klopps team(s) are all about the sum of the parts being greater than the individuals.

No Fabhino- we likely don't win it

No Salah - ditto

No VVD- ditto

No Allison ditto etc etc

Because all of them make the team function/tick to the maximum collectively.

I voted for Virgil because we've seen what happens if he's gone for a prolonged period but I agree with the above, there really isn't one player that is more or less important than everyone else in this team. At least the first 11, they are all probably equally important.

There is one man maybe that we can't do without and that's Jurgen Klopp.

All those players are important to us but we could also argue Diaz this year as he has brought a hunger and confidence that seems to have lit a spark in the other offensive players. I’d say the only one that seems “worse” or less effective after Diaz came is Mo, Mane who Diaz is supposed to “replace” seems better or more effective since Diaz arrived.

Il say Mo. His goals are a big part of our success and even if he isn't scoring (as of late) his running is vital to stretching defences. No one else is as direct as he is and without him the rest will keep going sideways and back 90% of the time.

There are many others though who are vital cogs in the machine like the centre halves, Fabinho and Ali. Diaz has been really good as well. Without Mo though I feel that intensity just isn't there.

It's Virgil by a mile. Last year showed he's virtually irreplaceable to how we play with the high line. We have Diaz who can replace Mo, Hendo could fit in for Fab, Keheller could do well enough for Alisson.

Trent would be a huge blow.. that's one area we haven't got a quality replacement.

Lot's of good points on this thread which really shows who well our players are integrated into a single cohesive team. I've gone for Fabinho, I always think the pundits miss the importance of the defensive midfielder to a succesful team. He is one of the most consistent players we have. Our game is one of possession, when we don't have the ball our aim is to win it back as quickly as possible. We are immense at this, our co-ordinated pressing starting from the front usually results in regaining possession after the 2nd/3rd pressing phase. We are also very careful not to lose the ball when we have it. Fabinho is the master at winning the ball back, he is so clever and tracking a player and putting in a well timed tackle or interception. I don't see anyone else who can do this, Hendo can cover if needed but not with the same effectiveness so I've gone for Fabinho.

I think the most important individual is Margret in the café, the lads need her rolls and pies.

I went for VVD, if he is out we are screwed, he commands our backline and compliments well with Matip. Agree with other posts also, Fabiniho is also an important cog and the attackers but for me if our titan VVD is out then our shield at the back will be vulnerable. I would also give a shout out for Allison, the amount of saves and crucial balls he delivers goes unnoticed. Kelleher is good but not on the same influential level.

Btw 2 votes for Firmino    has to be trolls.

Hendo.  As we saw again last night the whole tempo of the game changes whenever he runs onto the field. He doesn't score goals. he doesn't save goals - he runs the show. During April's incredible run of games - Benfica, City, Benfica, City, United and Everton... we're going to need a true leader.

For me we always do better with the skipper in the side. Hendo is a true captain in every sense of the word and inspires the team.