Who will shine for Liverpool this season?

1. Steven Gerrard

Captain fantastic for as long as I've remember, always the best player on the park for Liverpool every season. Ever so consistent, the engine of the club, the very player who drives the club forward and turns those dull draws into wins with a moment of brillance of his. This is the season where he's gonna be motivated, he's gonna want it so badly now that the mancs have caught up. Put his court case at the back so he'll play with a peace of mind, reaching the peak of his career soon, so this is going to be his best season.

2. Fernando Torres

About going into his 3rd season as a player here, his first 2 seasons have made a huge impact on the club, well on his way to gaining Godlike status among Liverpool fans. Never has a player made such an impact with Liverpool.. in 2 seasons. He has just blown us away and his mentality and attitude is perfect. The best player to represent the red of Liverpool besides Carra and Stevie G. If he continues to remain injury-free this season then it is going to be his best yet. He has got more experience under him, is wiser and also with Stevie going to get better, it will certainly help Torres scale new and greater heights.

3. Dirk Kuyt

One of the best players in the Liverpool shirt. Dubbed the Duracell bunny and rightly so. He has always given his all for the cause and he has the perfect work rate, pops up with the goals when we need it as well. Sometimes it might be frustrating to watch him, but its every season whereby he would continue to improve leaps and bounds. His pre-season form has been superb as well, I expect him to be one of the standout performances for us this season.

4. Jamie Carragher

Absolute rock at the centre of defence. He has made odd errors or so a couple of times but it is he who gets us out of deep sh*t, the leader and commander at the back. He is of captain material and is another no-nonsense defender, he makes up his lack of skill and ability for his determination and dedication. One of the best players in the world for his position, you really cannot find anyone who can match his passion, his commitment, as well as how much he loves football. Coupled with the fact that he pulls off sensational goal-line clearances, and also last ditch tackles, you can always count on Carra to do the job for us. He doesn't like walking off the pitch with regrets, does he?

5. Emiliano Insua

Has improved leaps and bounds over the past year, and this is the player we are going to save million loads of pounds in the future. Is great going forward, he is only 19-20 and has a lot of potential about him. With Aurelio still out for the first months of the season, he would be thrust into action early on and will produce the performances. He has been quality for the last season or so, I would like to see him playing more this season. Another raw gem we have and if moulded properly, he could potentially be one of the best leftbacks in the world, without a doubt. He isn't that far off yet and I'll expect him to wrap up his potential in a couple of years time, so it is vital he plays more now. Once he gets a good couple of games under his belt, his confidence will be skyhigh and his maturity would allow him to be a better player.

Steven Gerrard
Fernando Torres
Ryan Babel
Yossi Benayoun
Lucas Leiva

3 names for you:

1. Javier Mascherano - this is his year to really step it up. Last year was stop/start for him and this year, with the whole transfer thing, i think he'll be at his absolute best.

2. Albert Riera - his second season, had a great off season in the Confed Cup and he'll be more comfortable around here.

3. Daniel Agger - he'll be our weapon this year.

3 names for you:

1. Javier Mascherano - this is his year to really step it up. Last year was stop/start for him and this year, with the whole transfer thing, I think he'll be at his absolute best.

2. Albert Riera - his second season, had a great off season in the Confed Cup and he'll be more comfortable around here.

3. Daniel Agger - he'll be our weapon this year.

Thought of these 3 as well but couldn't fit them in. After all its only 5 players But doesn't it show how much class is there in our squad now?

In no particular order, I think our five best performers in 2009-10 will be:

Pepe Reina
Jamie Carragher
Dirk Kuyt
Steven Gerrard
Fernando Torres

They are all essential members of our starting XI, who I believe will each hold a key role in our title challenge, for obvious reasons. When fully fit I expect these players' names to be on the team sheet, each of whom have proved their worth on countless occasions.

That being said, the other regular members of the team are obviously tremendously important. I don't doubt that Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Insua, Aurelio, Mascherano and Benayoun will also make vital contributions.

The outsiders, who I feel need to either make a step up or gain some consistency in their performances would be Riera and Babel for the LW spot.

Of the fringe players, with the likely departure of Alonso, Lucas and Spearing may have some opportunities to impress in central midfield, and will need to seize the chances with both hands if they want to nail down a more regular spot in the side. Equally, Nemeth, N'Gog, El Zhar and Darby may get a run out either from the bench or in cup matches, though they will need to play to their very best to get more chances than that, I feel.

On the whole, the side does look very solid, and I don't expect all that many changes from the team that came so close to the title last season.

Steven Gerrard: Always shines, and I'm fully expecting another super season from our captain.

Fernando Torres: Unlucky to be struck by so many injuries last season and I'm sure he's wanting to make up for lost time. He'll net at least 30 goals.

Pepe Reina: Every successful team needs a top goal keeper and boy do we have one. Still young for a goalkeeper and the fact he will be getting better is pretty scary.

Daniel Agger: Another one who will be making up for lost time and he's a threat going forward as well as being a very good defender.

Lucas Leiva: With Alonso set to leave, I can see Lucas playing a lot more and if he continues to improve like he did at the end of last season he has a bright future ahead of him. A big season for him to make another step up.

Also I should mention: Benayoun, Kuyt and Carragher. Three other players who will also shine.

Torres

Gerrard

Kuyt

Pacheco

Nemeth.



The last two will probably have to make up for a lack of another quality striker due to Rafas hands being tied for transfers.

I am not going to put a top 5, because there are too many stars in the team now  but I'll say this.  If we win the League, then Stevie G and Nando will have to each score 20 plus goals again and Dirk Kuyt, Yossi Benayoun and a combination of Riera and Babel will have to contribute with atleast 10 goals each.  These players are our main goalscoring threats after Stevie and Nando and will thus have a huge role to play.  Goals from Johnson, Agger, Aurelio will also be important. 

Riera, Kuyt, Babel, Spearing, Darby, Voronin and the rest will just be the same Grate

1. Steven Gerrard
2. Pepe Reina
3. Fernando Torres
4. Dirk Kuyt
5. Glen Johnson

I'm not going to go for the obvious choices who we all know pretty much shine every season.  So in no particular order -

1. Yossi Benayoun - Got a feeling he'll continue his superb form from the second half of last season.  Got the confidence now with being a first team regular, I reckon he'll be a big hit again with his fair share of goals and assists.
2. Glen Johnson - Attacking full back which is what we've been crying out for during those games where teams sit back.  Reckon Torres will thrive with his delivery into the box and been very impressive in pre-season.
3. Albert Riera - Seems like an intregal part of the squad and a steady first season under his belt.  Looked very good in the Confed Cup and was Spain's number one choice on the left, hopefully he'll make that his own for Liverpool.
4. Lucas Leiva - Been a big critic of his in the past but really impressed me towards the end of last season.  Bulked up a bit too by the looks of things so that can only improve him.  Big shoes to fill if Xabi leaves, hopefully Lucas can do that.
5. Kriszian Nemeth - If he can stay injury free, I reckon he'll get a few chances off the bench and hopefully make his mark with a few goals.  Along with N'Gog, he'll be fighting to be back up to Torres.  Got much better potential than N'Gog though IMO.

Hard choice to make this but ......

Lucas Leiva

Dabiel Agger

Insua

Yossi

Stevie G & Nando .......well they do come as a pair don't they ?

Gerrard/ is obvious but not many players can drag you through on their own he has it

TORRES /again obvious to win the prem you need a top striker he is the real deal.
   
 AGGER/ only because he can get more goals than Jamie/a proper footballing centre half

 KUYT/ has the attitude and belief that we are going to need to lift no 19

 BABEL/ just hoping this kid gives his all because he has the potential to be really something special.

 I had to squeeze Nemeth in as  a wild card could be our back up striker is already at the club .

Again Gerrard at Number 1 , so much inspiration & coming up to World Cup - he wants to be playing his best
Number 2  - Pepe Reina
Number 3 - Fernendo Torres
Number 4 - Babel - he has so much talent and just needs more chances by Rafa
Number 5 - tie with Jammie Carrager & new boy Johnson

When Alonso's replacement comes, u must consider what he has to offer I guess.

Torres
Gerrard
Benayoun
Kuyt
Agger

My top 5 players would be;

Torres - Need a fit and firing Torres if we are going to win the title, the proof was last season if he was fit all season things could of been different.

Gerrard - Needs the same production like last year as the 2nd striker and hope with a fit Torres to link with he will do the job.

Agger - Last couple of season was hit with the injury bug, this year he will reclaim a spot in the back four and with his ball moving ability help the attack out in the process. Need at least one defender to chip in with goals now that Sami is gone and Agger is the man to do it.

Yossi - Coming off a good 2nd half of the season last year, he won me over and think he will make the left side his if we still have the same squad now but could be needed to cover any of the 3 attacking spots.

Ngog - After a handful of games last year, a season in England under his belt and no sign of a new striker coming in I expect to see him surprise a few and make that backup striker role on the bench his (my dark horse pick)

Gerrard, Torres, Reina, Babel, Insua.

Alonso

I think this will be the season that Lucas really makes an impact and hopefully cements himself a first team place.

1.Fernando Torres - Was injured most of last year and still managed to tally 14 goals in the premier league think of how many goals he will be able to get this year.
2.Steven Gerrard - Captain fantastic has been the best midfielder in the premier league for years and this season will preform to his high standards if not better with his understand growing with Torres it can only can get better.
3.Glen Johnson - With a better team surrounding him he could really blossom this year and be a real jewel to helping our goal scoring rate get better.
4.Ryan Babel - This kid has bags of potential still during the last 2 years he has shown glimpses of his brilliance when Torres need's a rest or say he gets in injured i really think Babel can step up in the striker role.
5.Emiliano Insúa - As Fabio Aurelio is out with an injury during the beginning of the season Insua will be given a start and from there on i believe he will make the position his own as he is a great runner and can put in a decent cross also he has a great attacking mind would help out the midfield a lot as well as strikers.

Agger- He will show he is world class this year, not only as a defender but in his distribution.  Needs a good run in the team and i'm sure will pop up with a few goals in doing so.

Insua- Stunning start from this kid, a star in the making.  Every time i see him he puts in a good solid performance.  Needs Rafa to put confidance in him and pick him regularly though.

Benayoun- A real talisman in the making, he is continually improving and a very diverse player.  Extremely intelligent player.  Always effective wherever or whenever required. Top buy IMO.

Nemeth- From what i've seen over the last couple of years he is a cracking player, again just needs consistency of games.  Very creative and hardworking player, should rise as a star this year.

Johnson- Alot of expectations on his shoulders but i've always fancied him in red.  Chelsea should never have left him go, lucky for us they did and he is going to be a cracking buy!

The year of the full backs, if they are both picked week in week out we'll have the best full backs in the land.  Didn't know whether to plump for Spearing or Nemeth, as they both have stacks of potential.  Hopefully both will shine!!

Steven Gerrard
Brilliant last season, he'll be amazing once again no doubt.

Fernando Torres
Hopefully has better luck than last year and keeps himself fit, be PL top scorer 

Jamie Carragher
Be a leader at the back, die hard defending throwing himself in front of everything.

Yossi Benayoun
I reckon he'll be a vital part of the team, had some great games last season and can hopefully chip in with some goals this season 

Javier Mascherano
Be our security, break down opposition attacks and start up ours

Aquilani