Benteke, Liverpool's Accidental Frontman

Christian Benteke will lead lineup in Liverpool-Arsenal match Jan. 13

Injuries plague Liverpool as they take on Arsenal, Wednesday, Jan. 13 at Anfield. The Reds came close to defeat against Exeter City in the FA Cup, but settled on a 2-2 draw.

To cover critical loses, coach Jurgen Klopp has put striker Christian Benteke at the head of the line and made him team captain for the first time. He'll have to rally a host of inexperienced players  to pull off a win against the Gunners.

Regardless of challenges blending in with the team and working with Klopp since arriving from Aston Villa, it's clear that 25-year-old Benteke is of Premier League stock. All eyes will be on him he carries the load for Liverpool. While he may not be Klopp's favorite, from the length of the club's growing injury list, Benteke's all Klopp has got for the moment.