How Liverpool might lineup for Arne Slot with Takefusa Kubo and two further moves

This summer will see changes at Liverpool. The team is anticipated to make a few signings, though not many, and under Arne Slot, they might look like this.

This summer, Liverpool will see a significant transition. With Jürgen Klopp entering the final weeks of his nine-year contract with the Reds, the Jürgen Klopp era is almost over. Arne Slot, the manager of Feyenoord, will take over as manager at the end of the current campaign.

In addition, Michael Edwards has rejoined the team after taking a more senior position at FSG. After making an impression at Bournemouth, Richard Hughes is expected to join the team this summer as sporting director, therefore Liverpool will have a fresh look come 2024–2025.

It is unlikely that there will be many personnel changes on the pitch. Naturally, some players will come in and some will go out, but the majority of the existing roster will stay.

Both Hughes and Slot will probably have compiled lists of players they would like to see at Anfield, and Slot will probably have an idea of who he might like to bring in to leave his own mark on the team. But who will be in Liverpool’s starting lineup when the new campaign kicks off on August 17?

Alisson Becker, a Brazilian who is still among the best in the world at his position and doesn’t appear to be slowing down, will continue to start goals. The Reds have Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley vying for the right-back position; at center-back, Virgil van Dijk is still expected to lead the line and partner with Ibrahima Konaté. Andy Robertson will most likely continue to be the team’s first choice at left back. Thus, it’s unlikely that the defence will see any significant adjustments.

With Joël Matip’s contract expiring in the summer, he is expected to leave the team, hence a new player may be brought in to take his place. Gonçalo Inácio, Jean-Clair Todibo, Leny Yoro, and António Silva are just a few of the players that Liverpool has been linked to. However, Eintracht Frankfurt star Willian Pacho—who Gianluca Di Marzio claims is a target—might be the best of the lot, as the 22-year-old has a bright future.

Mats Wieffer of Feyenoord has been connected to a move to Anfield in midfield (via Fichajes). Slot loves Wieffer, and the Dutch coach might bring the player to Liverpool for the upcoming campaign. Because of Wieffer’s adaptability, Slot could be able to switch systems. That being said, it’s unlikely that there will be a major revolution in the middle of the park given that Liverpool acquired multiple midfielders last summer.

Attacker Takefusa Kubo of Japan is rumoured to be considering a transfer to Anfield (via Sam C Reports). Kubo has excelled while on loan at Real Sociedad this year, and Real Madrid may decide to let him go in the summer to raise money. With a year remaining on his contract, Mohamed Salah’s future is still up in the air, although it seems likely that he will stay.

Possible Liverpool starting lineup for the 2024–25 (4–3–3) is as follows: Alisson, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Endō/Wieffer, Van Dijk, Alexander–Arnold, Salah/Kubo, Robertson, and Núñez.

According to Liverpool.com, it will be intriguing to see who Liverpool signs this summer while Hughes establishes his footing in the game. To ensure that the Dutchman gets off to a good start and stays away from a potential Klopp-style hangover, Liverpool has to bring in players who can perform right away.