Liverpool of Klopp has kicked off the 2023/24 season in formidable fashion, with two of the club’s summer acquisitions, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, already demonstrating their immense value.
Jurgen Klopp now faces the delightful predicament of assembling his most potent starting lineup from an embarrassment of riches. Here’s our analysis:
Klopp has started the new season well
Paul Gorst’s Preferred XI (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson
Midfielders: Thiago, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister
Forwards: Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Mac Allister has proven to be incredibly integrated at Liverpool
Sean Bradbury’s Ideal XI (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai
Forwards: Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Joe Rimmer’s Chosen XI (4-3-3):
Szoboszlai has proven the value the club had to spend to bring him to Anfiled
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai
Forwards: Salah, Nunez, Diaz
The consensus among our writers is that Liverpool boasts a formidable squad, with lineup choices that can be tailored to specific situations and opponents. Star players such as Salah, Nunez, Diaz, Mac Allister, and Szoboszlai consistently feature in the strongest starting eleven. While there may be debates surrounding midfield configurations and the necessity for a defensive specialist, Klopp’s array of options ensures the squad’s flexibility and depth.
