First Team Squad 23/24

I don't think we have one that's open that shows the squad as it stands going into the new season and if I've missed it apologies Mods.

Thought it would be good to have as reference as obviously a lot of chat about how short we are going tino the new season.

GK

Allison
Kelleher
Adrian

DF

Van Dijk
Matip
Konate
Robertson
Alexander Arnold
Gomez
Tsimikas
Phillips
Bradley

MF

MacAllister
Szoboszlai
Jones
Thiago
Bacjetic
Elliott

Forwards

Diaz
Nunez
Gakpo
Salah
Jota
Doak

Midfield definitely at least one short and defense a little unbalanced for the system were playing but other than that were good to go.

Ideal world we get 2 CM and a LCB so let's see how we shape up come the end of the window

I would add Quansah to our defense.

Just read that Bajectic and Thiago will be back this Saturday, really good news.

I would add Quansah to our defense.

Just read that Bajectic and Thiago will be back this Saturday, really good news.

Yea I would but you would class him as First Team Squad just now but he'll definitely feature.

Really like the depth and versatility we have in attack. If they are can stay fit (especially Jota) and have good form we are going to score lots of goal and be fun to watch.

Clearly we could use a body or two in the middle. The sudden departure of Hendo and Fabinho though might make the transition period tougher but is a great opportunity for Jones/Elliott/Bacjectic to cement more significant role within the squad.

I believe the idea for the club was to buy 2 CM and 1 CB this window which went out the door with the departure and required us to change our plans (seems new CB kind of went to the side burner for now). Wait and see how it plays at the end of the transfer window.

Midfield definitely at least one short and defense a little unbalanced for the system were playing but other than that were good to go.

Ideal world we get 2 CM and a LCB so let's see how we shape up come the end of the window

Can’t see another three coming in Si if I’m honest, I still think Lavia is imminent once the offer is improved…again, after that it’s doubtful we’ll see another addition, however, Jürgen has indicated that there will be further additions so I certainly won’t be surprised if indeed another comes in,

Think your spot on though regarding a CB, as has been over stated, being reliant on Matip & Gomez going thru the entire campaign un injured is perhaps foolhardy,

He could of course recruit from within but I’m not so sure the likes of the Quansah is ready yet, perhaps a loan spell with a Championship club would serve him well, it’s unusual for us to leave it as long as we have to recruit, however the curve balls of Hendo & Fab has thrown a spanner in the works so it’s entirely possible further additions won’t happen until January, for to allow due diligence on prospective players,

Four Cb’s with Nat Phillips backing up could well be enough to get us to January, so long as we stay clear of injuries, but we’ll see ??


YNWA

Its not too bad IMO, as everyone says we need at least 1 more MF and a CB.

Attacking options are frightening.

He will play before Phillips because if not mistaken Nat hasn't played any minutes during pre-season

He will play before Phillips because if not mistaken Nat hasn't played any minutes during pre-season

And seems more suited to how we play than Phillips from the little I've seen.

https://twitter.com/theanfieldwrap/status/1687456119243907073?s=46&t=_4uI6CiVRqge8WqM7F37Iw

Ideally 2 CMs this window and make sure a suitable LCB comes in later. Give Quansah some game time.

Would be disappointed (and surprised) if we don't bring 1 more midfielder (a DM) in. Other than that, we are good to go.

Can't believe Nat Phillips is still here serious waste of a wage

What would people would say is our best eleven as it stands? I really struggle to be honest to make a balanced one...

What would people would say is our best eleven as it stands? I really struggle to be honest to make a balanced one...

For me it would be

If all fit

Alisson

TAA
Konate
VVD
Robbo

Bajectic
Gary Mac
Szoboszlai

Diaz
Gakpo
Mo

Subs

Kelleher
Gomez
Matip
Kostas
Jones
Thiago
Elliot
Jota
Nunez

Can't believe Nat Phillips is still here serious waste of a wage

someone has to be that 5th CB option, and whoever that is will not be a volunteer.

Attack looks good, similarly goalkeeper looks good if Kelleher stays. Midfield looks like it is two defensive players short. Defence has numbers but a lack of quality at centre back beyond the main two (and question marks over them both too). Robbo also doesn't fit this current system at all which is an issue.

Lots to do.

someone has to be that 5th CB option, and whoever that is will not be a volunteer.

We have youngsters for that you can't all pap on about promoting from within and then have someone taking up a spot who we could cash in on and give someone else a chance like Quansah if required

We have youngsters for that you can't all pap on about promoting from within and then have someone taking up a spot who we could cash in on and give someone else a chance like Quansah if required

Yes but that 5th center back, like  Nat last season, is not going to play very much at all. Quansah will need games at this stage of his career and I expect him to be loaned out.

Saying that, you'd think  Nat at some point would want to go somewhere that will actually let him play regular matches. He may need a pay cut to do that but he's still young enough to want to build a proper career. What I would rather see us do is sign a better center back, one good enough to play with Virgil and Ibou if we're three at the back. Gomez then can be the 5th center back as well as a backup at left and especially right back.

I do think Quansah is one of the youngsters with a genuine chance of becoming a first team regular for us, not this year or next year even, but he's someone with a real path forward. We've seen a lot of young players with the first team during the last several preseasons. The cold truth is most of them don't make it with us, but Quansah still has a decent chance at that, so let's make sure his development is a top priority (and that means playing matches this season).

For me it would be

If all fit

Alisson

TAA
Konate
VVD
Robbo

Bajectic
Gary Mac
Szoboszlai

Diaz
Gakpo
Mo

Subs

Kelleher
Gomez
Matip
Kostas
Jones
Thiago
Elliot
Jota
Nunez

A fit Thiago would literally be our best midfielder. Other than that, agree

Can discard Thiago as he will be probably be injured, but at a injury to either Mac or Dom, god forbid both and we are screwed.

This squad can win PL & EL if no key injury (= key guy and 3+ weeks) happens. It is a bit of a gamble but we will have a quiet first half of season because the EL group stage will enable us to play our bench. I do not see any team outside of City clearly more talented than us and City might just go thru an hangover season after the last one.

The squad looks alright. Additional players are just a luxury. Let's not forget that 1) TAA can play in midfield if needed; and 2) like Stevie, Thiago can convert into a deeper role.

We like things we are comfortable in, which is why most will tend to write off tweaks like these and go for the safer option, which is to acquire players. And when we fail to acquire, panic sets in. I guess this is why we don't see any anxiety from Klopp because he can manage his resources.

This squad can win PL & EL if no key injury (= key guy and 3+ weeks) happens. It is a bit of a gamble but we will have a quiet first half of season because the EL group stage will enable us to play our bench. I do not see any team outside of City clearly more talented than us and City might just go thru an hangover season after the last one.

Holy sh*t mate, unlike you to be so positive, you are correct though, this season as with others past and in the future is always a gamble, and as usual we can’t or shouldn’t pass judgement until we’re six - eight games in !!


YNWA

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66437506

Last season - 5th

Alexis Mac Allister in action for Brighton against Liverpool's Jordan Henderson
Alexis Mac Allister will be playing for Liverpool this season after signing from Brighton
With no silverware and no Champions League football, last season was a failure for manager Jürgen Klopp and his players, 12 months after they had won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, and got to within two matches of an unprecedented quadruple. Suggestions of a hangover sounded suspiciously like excuses for under-achievement.

Klopp's planning was disrupted as the Saudi Pro League wielded its chequebook, leading to the departures of captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho. He will now want more additions to those of Argentina World Cup winner Alex Mac Allister and young Hungarian Dominik Szoboszlai, with Southampton's Romeo Lavia lined up next.

I am expecting a Liverpool resurgence, especially as they boast such firepower in attack with Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez.

Squad looks short at the moment. Front five Looks good. Midfield needs players and the defensive questions remain. Really not sure if we can cope with injuries anywhere behind the front five.

I’m not expecting us to challenge for the title. Bite your hand off for a return to the top four.

Trying to figure out what our home grown situation is, as we seem a couple short from the first team and trying to work out how desperately we need to pay the premium in the transfer market to fulfil the homegrown quota.

Each club is able to list up to 17 senior players that are not English or Welsh and did not spend a significant period in an English or Welsh academy, plus any number of homegrown players up to a maximum squad size of 25, plus an unlimited number of academy and under-21 players

Homegrown 4 or 5 depending if Phillips leaves
Trent
Jones
Kelleher
Gomez
Phillips
(Morton)
(Glatzel)

Foreign (15) space for 2 more to max out.
Allison
Adrian
Konate
Virgil
Matip
Robertson
Tsimikas
Thiago
MacAllister
Szobozlai
Salah
Nunez
Gapko
Jota
Diaz

Assume we’re more worried about the 17 cap than meeting the overall 25 number as have quite a few academy players that can fill in in the first team. The quotas also seems like more of a short term issue as a few will turn 22 within next 2 years and then classify as home grown.

U21 (not part of quota)
Bajcetic
Elliot
Quansah
Doak
Bradley
Chambers
Frauendorf
Clark
Gordon
Musialowski
Cannonier

How strong does our first 11 look now 😋
Going to be deadly if we the ground running and have a bit of luck for once with injuries.

Cannot F***ing wait for Sunday!

Amazing just how quickly we've gelled with a brand new midfield.

We're already above last season's top four and in the Champions League places ourselves.

What a F***ing rebuild this has turned out to be!

Amazing just how quickly we've gelled with a brand new midfield.

We're already above last season's top four and in the Champions League places ourselves.

What a F***ing rebuild this has turned out to be!

Mac Allister and Szoboszlai have been the perfect additions to the team.

Mac Allister and Szoboszlai have been the perfect additions to the team.

And Endo has a 100% win record as a Liverpool player because he truly is the world class midfielder we've been lacking.

Amazing just how quickly we've gelled with a brand new midfield.

We're already above last season's top four and in the Champions League places ourselves.

What a F***ing rebuild this has turned out to be!

And it’s only going to get better Billy, we may be short in numbers but hopefully injuries don’t affect us too much, with plenty of rotation we should be fine,

Always takes half a dozen games to get our rhythm consistent and to build confidence, we’ve seen how well the boys are gelling already like you said,

Need another one for midfield and I was hoping another CB, but looks like Jürgen’s impressed with Young Quansah so perhaps he’s been promoted to our fifth cb, rumours abound regarding Gravenberch, looks like he could be next thru the door??


YNWA

And it’s only going to get better Billy, we may be short in numbers but hopefully injuries don’t affect us too much, with plenty of rotation we should be fine,

Always takes half a dozen games to get our rhythm consistent and to build confidence, we’ve seen how well the boys are gelling already like you said,

Need another one for midfield and I was hoping another CB, but looks like Jürgen’s impressed with Young Quansah so perhaps he’s been promoted to our fifth cb, rumours abound regarding Gravenberch, looks like he could be next thru the door??


YNWA

I think most agree that we’re a bit short in the middle of the park, given the injury records of some, but the signs so far are promising. If we do get another in then it looks a lot better than last years midfield in my opinion. Gravenberch is apparently on Merseyside having his medical so that could be the one, who knows we might have Paul Daniels on our recruitment team who pulls a rabbit out the hat at the end as well.

As for the defence, I genuinely think that’ll come next summer. The complete revamp of a midfield has brought everything forward by a year or two, which may not be a bad thing in the end.

Whereas I think the plan would of been to replace Henderson and Fabinho next year, it’s been brought forward because they’ve left this year. And I think the defence would have been left until 2025 but because the midfield rebuild has been brought forward 12 months then I think the defence will be looked at in the summer of 2024.

By saying the rebuild has been brought forward 12 months for midfield, I think we’d of got Mac and Dom anyway this summer but probably not Endo and Gravenberch had Henderson and/or Fabinho stayed.

If we beat Wolves, this group of players will be top of the league even if it’s only for just a few hours.

We’re the first game after the international break. Two points behind City. Take maximum points against Wolves. And we sit back on our perch at the top of the table.

Team and squad is looking good. And as noted above,  touchwood we don't have as many injuries as last season we will be in for everything going this season. The relatively easy Europe draw will help too. Older guys will be rested for most group games I reckon.

Amazing just how quickly we've gelled with a brand new midfield.

We're already above last season's top four and in the Champions League places ourselves.

What a F***ing rebuild this has turned out to be!

This squad has the potential for another run at a quadruple.
Depends on what Klopp prioritises.

We have so many options in midfield and attack its frightening.

The bench looked so strong on Saturday, and it that was with Konate, VVD & Thiago missing.

Who will all be available again after international break I think.

This squad has the potential for another run at a quadruple.
Depends on what Klopp prioritises.

That’s the sort of positivity that I like to see mate, especially this early into a season.

I know people will say we shouldn’t be getting carried away because it is so early into the season but if the shoe was on the other foot and we’d had a similar start to Chelsea then people would be getting carried away saying the season was over.

That’s the sort of positivity that I like to see mate, especially this early into a season.

I know people will say we shouldn’t be getting carried away because it is so early into the season but if the shoe was on the other foot and we’d had a similar start to Chelsea then people would be getting carried away saying the season was over.

I'm going to allow myself to be excited.
I know the squad is small but it's only one off City and two off Arsenal in terms of squad numbers.
Factor in the complete overhaul of the midfield: Szoboszlai and Mac Allister are transformative signings and we haven't even seen Gravenberch yet.
Mix in the youth and energy that Doak, Elliott, Bajcetic and Quansah are bringing in.
Look how assured Quansah has been in his Newcastle and Anfield cameos.

There is a lot to look forward to.

That’s the sort of positivity that I like to see mate, especially this early into a season.

I know people will say we shouldn’t be getting carried away because it is so early into the season but if the shoe was on the other foot and we’d had a similar start to Chelsea then people would be getting carried away saying the season was over.

Spot on mate, imagine the manky mob had 10 points from playing away to cheatski , geordies and a home game v villa. they would be world beaters in the press and on sly sports news.

Mix in the youth and energy that Doak, Elliott, Bajcetic and Quansah are bringing in.
Look how assured Quansah has been in his Newcastle and Anfield cameos.

I love this just as much as the new guys coming in and playing well.

Future is bright.

As Jürgen says I am in love with this squad ❤️

Sorry for saying this because they were very good servants to this club, but our transfers are a super upgrade from Milner and Henderson.

If we are lucky enough with injuries and continue to win matches on the bounce, our confidence will grow and we will be up for a cup success this season.

We will challenge anyone on our day. Darwin's effect, winning brings confidence.

I’m loving all the positivity and excitement, and I’m no different, however we need to keep a lid on it, one step at a time, we can all see how this group of players are developing, we can see the confidence growing, we’re joint 2nd with Wolves up next, after the clown show, we go top albeit temporarily, however, others aka the oily lot will be taking note, as too will the seasoned bottlers Arse, who we’re already above,

Rotation is key, keeping everyone fresh, especially in midfield, there’s a reason we have a plethora of options now, Jones got his first minutes, the Grav will too in time, we’ve seen Szloboslai ease into his role and look like he’s been there for years, Macca and his versatility, Thiago still to come bac in, Harvey improving all the time, Bacjetic yet to feature, he’s quality,

Think we’re pretty handy up top too, Mo, Jota, Diaz, Nunez, Gakpo, and young Doak
too, again rotation will be pivotal in reducing injuries as well as maintaining freshness,

At the back we have coped admirably without Virgil & Konate, Joel’s legs holding up well and Gomez has been superb, still the odd heart in mouth moments but that’s just Joe, Endo still early days but once settled he’ll come into his own and be totally reliable, and of course Trent & Robbo , if there’s a better pairing than them two I’d like to see them, how many assists between them now?? and there far from finished!!

Exciting times ahead brethren, very exciting and the good thing is, we know it too, Klopp part 1 we weren’t expecting what happened, Klopp part 2 we all know that it will, there’s a Red Hurricane coming in, and we’ll Smash everything in our wake !!

YNWA

4 games in and the squad is looking stretched already in defence. Trent a doubt for Wolves, Gomez playing centrally and Bradley also injured.

Still none the wiser why we do this with our right back slot but there we go.

Not sure what the options will be if Trent doesn't make the wolves game. Will Konate be back to free Gomez to go to right back or will a midfielder have to have a go there?

4 games in and the squad is looking stretched already in defence. Trent a doubt for Wolves, Gomez playing centrally and Bradley also injured.

Still none the wiser why we do this with our right back slot but there we go.

Not sure what the options will be if Trent doesn't make the wolves game. Will Konate be back to free Gomez to go to right back or will a midfielder have to have a go there?

Endo can play CB. If not it’s Quansah time.

4 games in and the squad is looking stretched already in defence. Trent a doubt for Wolves, Gomez playing centrally and Bradley also injured.

Still none the wiser why we do this with our right back slot but there we go.

Not sure what the options will be if Trent doesn't make the wolves game. Will Konate be back to free Gomez to go to right back or will a midfielder have to have a go there?

Quansah will come at centre back I imagine

4 games in and the squad is looking stretched already in defence. Trent a doubt for Wolves, Gomez playing centrally and Bradley also injured.

Still none the wiser why we do this with our right back slot but there we go.

Not sure what the options will be if Trent doesn't make the wolves game. Will Konate be back to free Gomez to go to right back or will a midfielder have to have a go there?

I suspect Konate and TAA will both be free for Wolves and also maybe VVD

If not then Gomez with go right back and Quansah into CB

Think we’ve seen already the faith Jürgen has in his squad, young Quansah has obviously impressed hence his involvement this season, again this is kudos to allowing the young lads to all train under the one roof at the AxA, how many have advanced their talents and learnt by being amongst seasoned players,

Particularly in the last 2 years, Kaide Gordon, Kelleher, Tyler Morton, Curtis Jones, Connor Bradley, Stefan Bajcetic, Bobby Clarke, Jarell Quansah, Ben Doak have all followed Trent Alexander Arnold and made it through to play in the first team, I’m sure there are one or two more who I’ve missed but you tell me another Premier League club that has done more for the academy kids than what Liverpool has, and continues to do so,

Quansah like Bajcetic last season has broken through and probably saved us several Millions in search for a CB, I’m no number cruncher but put a price on all of those heads above and I’m betting it’s a tidy sum, and who’s to say some of them may become regular players if indeed they step up again, so whenever we get injuries or players leaving we won’t always find the answer in the transfer market, we have our very own shop window to look at for players mostly familiar with our system and how easier it is to make the transition from academy hopeful to squad players.


YNWA

https://www.premierleague.com/news/3681595


Squad released

https://www.premierleague.com/news/3681595


Squad released

Glatzel a surprise as I didn't realize he has been training with the first team even.

Glatzel a surprise as I didn't realize he has been training with the first team even.

Think he will prob be around the bench during cup games

Think he will prob be around the bench during cup games

Maybe. I mean he played very little on loan to Tranmere Rovers the past two seasons. Doesn't really matter because there is no other home grown player to put there, but he seems the definition of squad filler. Shame he got injured so badly a few years ago, but he's way below our first team level.

Was thinking about this earlier on, does the fact we've got so many religious players on our books help in any way?

Is it just another thing that the lads share and respect each other with - even if they follow different faiths.

Was thinking about this earlier on, does the fact we've got so many religious players on our books help in any way?

Is it just another thing that the lads share and respect each other with - even if they follow different faiths.

I'd say it likely builds a culture of respect for each other that then in itself helps team spirit.

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