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.
17. Darwin Nunez - 7.5
The £64m striker has made marked improvements from last season. Work off the ball is substantially better and he’s already recorded four goals and three assists - with his late double at Newcastle etched into Anfield folklore. | Getty Images
18. Cody Gakpo - 6
The Dutchman has scored three times but struggled to really build any momentum, Missed the past two games with a knee issue. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
19. Diogo Jota - 6
Similar to Gakpo, Jota also has three goals but hasn’t built a head of steam and appears to have dropped to fifth choice in the attacking pecking order. | AFP via Getty Images
20. Luis Diaz - 7.5
Netted three times and that should be four after his goal at Spurs was wrongly chalked off. Diaz never goes hiding in games but perhaps more assists are needed. | Getty Images