Liverpool will be pleased with their current position at the second international break of the 2023-24 season.
Despite a summer that saw several senior player depart, including captain Jordan Henderson and fans’ favourite Roberto Firmino, the Reds have made a smooth transition. Given that Jurgen Klopp’s side finished just fifth in the Premier League last term and scarcely challenged for silverware, things are again positive at Anfield.
After eight games, Liverpool sit fourth in the table and only thre points off the summit. Meanwhile, they have won both of their opening Europa League matches and cruised into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Plenty of the Reds’ squad have now linked up with their respective nations and Klopp’s side are not back in action until they face Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday 21 October. With the season on hiatus, LiverpoolWorld has reflected on events so far and rated each player so far on their performances.
9. Kostas Tsimikas - 6
Endured a difficult night at LASK in the Europa League and managed just four minutes of action in the Premier League so far. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
10. Alexis Mac Allister - 6
Kopites have still to see the best of the World Cup winner as he’s been deployed as a defensive midfielder, despite scoring 12 times for Brighton last season in a more advanced role. He’ll be hoping to be unleashed higher up the pitch at some point, although played a wonderful ball over the top to notch an assist in the 3-1 win over West Ham. | Getty Images
11. Wataru Endo - 6
The summer signing from Stuttgart is still very much acclimatising at Anfield. Did really well in the 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Leicester but minutes in the Premier League have been limited. | Getty Images
12. Ryan Gravenberch - 7
The 21-year-old has made an encouraging start since arriving from Bayern Munich on deadline day, recording one goal and two assists. | Getty Images