Coach Jurgen Klopp is having an unstable summer with Liverpool.
After a disappointing 2022-23 season without a ticket to the Champions League, Liverpool's standards have dropped. They have to accept the reality of the Europa League and change.
The problem of the rapid change at Anfield has also worried coach Klopp. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino are all expected to leave, but Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are certainly not.
Both joined the Saudi Pro League and left a big gap in midfield that new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai could not compensate for.
Here is the optimal Liverpool squad that Klopp can use on the opening day of the Premier League 2023-2024.
Goalkeeper - Alisson Becker
It has been five years since Liverpool turned the Brazilian goalkeeper into the most expensive goalkeeper of all time. And the £65 million that The Kop spent on Alisson was worth every penny.
With most of his teammates in decline last season, Alisson has played brilliantly and helped Liverpool secure 5th place in the Premier League.
Defense - Alexander Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson
Despite promising many changes, Klopp's back four will remain almost the same. Trent Alexander-Arnold has developed strongly in the final period of last season, taking on the role of midfielder. The English player promises to be a versatile card for Klopp next season.
Andy Robertson remains a consistent defender, while Virgil van Dijk is very close to the captain's armband. The Dutch midfielder's form has declined alarmingly, but leadership qualities are necessary for The Kop.
The remaining centre-back position is a controversial issue, as The Kop try to recruit Chelsea's Levi Colwill throughout this summer. However, The Blues do not want to sell the English midfielder when Wesley Fofana is injured.
Liverpool may consider investing in another young centre-back, and temporarily put their faith in Ibrahima Konate. The French international showed good qualities last season and is expected to make a breakthrough.
Midfielder - Mac Allister, Lavia, Szoboszlai
When Liverpool ended the Premier League last season with a 4-4 draw against Southampton, Curtis Jones, Fabinho and Milner were the starting midfield trio. Up to now, when Fabinho has completed his move to Al-Ittihad, all three are absent from Anfield.
Therefore, the rookie duo Mac Allister and Szoboszlai must immediately integrate and help revive Liverpool's midfield. The midfielders' 10 goals last season were too few to match the Reds' ambitions.
To do so, Liverpool must finalize the Romeo Lavia deal as soon as possible. The Belgian player is young and with a price of nearly 50 million pounds, The Kop should invest.
At 19, there are concerns about Lavia's ability to replace Fabinho, but Alexander-Arnold's versatility will solve that problem.
Forwards - Diaz, Gakpo, Salah
While the midfield faces the problem of renewal, The Kop has more options in attack. Mohamed Salah is the bright spot and Klopp's "favorite spell". In a season that was considered a decline, the Egyptian player still managed to score 30 goals in all competitions.
After that, 4 other players had to compete for the remaining 2 positions. Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota have both performed well in pre-season but have struggled to compete with Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo.
