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Thursday’s edition of the Liverpool Echo looks at the battle for the left-back spot between Leighton Baines and new signing Lucas Digne.
The Blues signed the France full-back on Wednesday and the local read assesses who could get the nod when the season begins at Wolves in just under over a week’s time.
Elsewhere, the Echo also includes quotes from Digne on why it was difficult to say goodbye to former club Barcelona, and suggests Championship newcomers Wigan Athletic are eyeing a loan move for USA international left-back Antonee Robinson.