Georginio Wijnaldum insists he is ready to do the dirty work and fill in defensively for the suspended Jordan Henderson against Manchester City on Tuesday.
Henderson will miss out for Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final second-leg against City at the Etihad after picking up his third yellow of the competition in last week's emphatic 3-0 victory at Anfield.
Wijnaldum, who usually takes up a more forward role for the Reds, was used at the base of midfield by Jurgen Klopp in their 0-0 draw with rivals Everton on the weekend.