Liverpool
Ranking the top 5 positions that Liverpool needs to strengthen this summer.
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It appears to be a busy summer of incomings at Liverpool with the signing of Alexis Mac Allister already secured.
After a lackluster campaign in which they finished with only 67 points and no significant runs in any other competition, the Reds wasted no time in getting down to business.
1. goalkeeper.
Less than two weeks after the season ended, Jurgen Klopp addressed the midfield issues, but reports indicate that Mac Allister is unlikely to be the only player in that position to leave before the new season begins.
Fans will also be eager to see improvements made to other areas of the field because of injury concerns and a recent system change that may necessitate the addition of specialized reinforcements.
With that in mind, we have carefully examined the summer’s top priorities in order to return to our winning ways in 2023–2024.
It is challenging to assign a priority to the goalkeeping position due to the position’s many moving parts and potential for significant change in the upcoming weeks.
Caoimhin Kelleher’s immediate future is uncertain, but third-choice Adrian announced earlier this month that he will be extending his stay at Anfield by another year.
At age 24, Kelleher would be perfectly within his rights to spread his wings this summer in an effort to find more playing time, but Liverpool needs to be ready to replace their dependable back-up should he find a move that works for him.
2. Left-side center-back
A new signing who can play at left-back may not mean as much now as it did a year ago because of the formation change.
Although Andy Robertson won’t be leaving this summer, Klopp might look elsewhere for a left-sided replacement if he feels Kostas Tsimikas isn’t up to the task of filling that position in the back three.
There may be a chance for Joe Gomez to play more minutes in 2023–2024 if this is the formation the manager wants to stick with, but realistically, Liverpool must find players who fit this system going forward.
3. Center-back
According to appearances, Liverpool has four reliable center back options and additional young players to choose from.
In reality, the Reds’ back line has struggled with fitness, which has led to an excessive reliance on Virgil van Dijk, 31, who made 41 appearances in all competitions last season.
Moving into the upcoming season, Liverpool may find it extremely beneficial to have a versatile center-back with three-man experience.
Several people have been connected to the Reds, including Marc Guehi, Benjamin Pavard, and Levi Colwill (shown above).
4. Defensive midfield
Since the acquisition of Mac Allister is now official, Liverpool’s midfield can turn its attention back toward the goal.
Even though the Reds still lack depth in the middle of the park, Fabinho’s decline in performance last year should raise some questions.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was added to the team later in the season, which helped the Brazilian’s performances, but in the new lineup, Liverpool could undoubtedly use another No. Six genuine options are available.
5. Center midfield
Even though Liverpool may have already taken steps in the right direction, the work on the midfield is far from finished for the summer.
Despite the first piece of business having already been completed, there has been no shortage of links to additional midfielders due to the Reds’ obvious need for both depth and quality in the center of the field.
Due to the departure of three players already this summer and the advancing age of several of those who are still playing, Liverpool is in desperate need of talented players who are prepared to reach the pinnacle of their careers.
Among those closely linked are Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern, Manu Kone of Borussia Monchengladbach, and Khephren Thuram of OGC Nice.
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