Leicester City could unleash Gokhan Inler against Aston Villa, says Claudio

One of those threats is a certain Riyad Mahrez who has certainly been making a name for himself this year with his goal return, and Sherwood described him so far as being “exceptional”. Having a purchase option on the player for next summer means the club won’t be stuck developing a player just to send him back to his parent club-they’re invested in him and stand to benefit if he’s helped to grow and given the chances he needs to come good.

And the Italian believes that the size of matchday squads should be increased in order to provide more players with the chance to secure game-time.

Villa, meanwhile, have a number of injuries to contend with ahead of the trip to the KingPower Stadium, Idrissa Gueye (hamstring), Tiago Ilori (match fitness), Jores Okore (knee) and Adama Traore (ankle) all sidelined for the clash.

For Liverpool fans, the overriding feeling is this could be a bad mistake on the part of manager Brendan Rodgers.

Dad Peter added: “I am proud and think he has done really well”.

I know footballers are well paid and all that but playing and representing a team should be a source of pride and there is such a thing as responsibility in human development even in a work place as mad as football’s. They won’t develop young defenders on the whole. “We are not expecting to see him in the next couple of weeks”. Supposedly he has genuine pace and is decent enough in the air.

The 4/5 (1.80) quote from the same firm for Sunday’s showdown to produce three or more goals may represent good value here though, while the 23/20 (2.15) on offer for both teams to score and the home side to win or draw is sure to draw plenty of support from punters.

5) Will Liverpool fans wish him well at Villa?

I saw the players today [Friday] after ten days and now it is important to recharge the group.

Inler said: “I am ready, I need it. I played 90 minutes [for Switzerland], which was great for me. I want to congratulate Manuel Pellegrini for winning”, Ranieri said.