Liverpool’s season has been a struggle so far, but with three months left in the season, there’s certainly a lot of football left to be played.
Currently sitting in ninth place and nine points off Newcastle (who they play on Saturday evening) the Reds have a mountain to climb. However, a positive result on Saturday could spark a run of form that fires them back into Champions League contention.
With that, comes the riches of qualifying for Europe’s biggest club competition. As well as a level of prestige that can attract the very best players around.
Transfer rumours surrounding who could be joining Liverpool in the summer are rife and with some squad deficiencies hihlighlighted during the , we’re expecting some changes to the squad come next season.
The likes of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner are all out of contract at the end of the season, plus there’s fringe players such as Nathaniel Phillips and Caoimhin Kelleher who want regular football elsewhere. Plus, it’s unclear what the plans for Curtis Jones are as well - as mentioned, there’s likely to be some movement for the Reds this summer.
Here, we take a look at what Liverpool’s squad in 2023/24 could look like.
1. Alisson Becker - GK
Liverpool’s number one remains one of the best in the world and a key player for Klopp. However, we may see a new back-up keeper signed to replace the seemingly outgoing Caoimhin Kelleher.
2. Trent Alexander-Arnold - RB
Despite a shaky season, the 24-year-old is still a key player and will continue to be for many years. Although, he does need some fresh legs in front of him by next season. Photo: Naomi Baker
3. Virgil Van Dijk - CB
Another player who’s been inconsistent, Van Dijk’s form has dipped but he remains their best centre-back.
4. Ibrahim Konate - CB
Konate has struggled mostly with injuries this season, but his partnership at the back end of last season with Van Dijk confirmed them as Liverpool’s best CB pairing. But the duo have barely played together this season, which may be a decisive factor in the side’s poor form.