In this article, we take a look at how the Liverpool first 11 might look for the 2025/26 season in the Premier League under manager Arne Slot. The summer transfer window looms, and it’s always a worrying time.
Will the fans’ favourites still be there? Will there be any new blood added? Fears about Mohamed Salah have been quelled after he signed a new 2-year deal to remain at Anfield, but what else awaits? It’s the sort of question that promotes lively discussions amongst supporters who are each prepared to bet money that their own predictions are more likely to become true than those of the media. Real money betting on things like match results, which players will score and which teams will win various tournaments, is popular with many fans of the beautiful game. And using the best free tips today from the experts at MightyTips you can learn not only who to bet on, but also how to bet using bonus offers from bookmakers.
How Liverpool Could Line Up Next Season
Although we know we can now expect to see Mo Salah strutting his stuff for the Reds for another couple of years, the jury is still out regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold. The latest news is that he is still in talks with Real Madrid, so fans may well be faced with a new look Liverpool side without the England international.
On the Virgil van Dijk front, supporters can take a breath as, according to the Daily Mirror, the Dutchman is about to follow Mo Salah’s example and is expected to sign a deal to keep him at Anfield a little longer. That would be excellent news. As Arne Slot said, “It’s very important to have players like Salah, Van Dijk and Alisson“.
But as Kate Richardson, author and strategic betting analyst for MightyTips will tell you, a football team isn’t just about 3 players, no matter how good they are. It’s more about the squad as a whole, so let’s take a deeper look into how Liverpool might look in the Premier League in the new season.,
Goalkeepers and defenders
In Alisson, Liverpool has one of the best goalkeepers not only in the Premier League, but in the world. Providing he remains fit, as a Liverpool fan, you can always expect to see his name in the starting 11. Their other keepers include:
- Caoimhín Kelleher, who is usually the expected substitute keeper. This season he’s made 10 appearances, conceded 12 goals and kept 4 clean sheets.
- Vítezslav Jaros. The 23-year-old from the Czech Republic has made 1 appearance.
- Harvey Davis. The 21-year-old Englishman has yet to make a first-team appearance.
However, we mustn’t forget the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili, which is expected to take place this summer. He could be Allison’s long-term replacement.
As regards defenders, we’ve already talked about Messrs Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, but other key defenders to worry about are left-back Andy Robertson and his understudy Kostas Tsimikas. Neither are getting any younger.
Conor Bradley has to be the first choice right-back given Trent’s disappearance at the end of the season, if he can recover from his current injury and stay fit. Other defenders who are likely to start in the backline when 2025/26 kicks off include:
- Joe Gomez.
- Ibrahima Konate
- Jarell Quansah
If Liverpool is to challenge for the Premier League title next year, they’re going to need some new defender signings at Anfield. One of the possibilities who could be wearing the red of Liverpool soon is Milos Kerkez, currently playing left-back for Bournemouth.
The Midfielders Liverpool Could Line Up
Every successful Premier League team relies on their midfielders to create goal-scoring opportunities, score themselves, win back the ball, and help with defence, and Liverpool FC is no exception. Their midfield players are their veritable engine room. The club’s key players this season include Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones, and Ryan Gravenberch.
With an average age of 24, provided they retain their form and avoid injury, all 4 will be main contenders in any team that Slot picks when the new season is upon us.
The Forwards Available to Arne Slot
With Mo Salah being a given in the starting 11 next term, Harry Kane is being linked with a move to Merseyside. If he does don the Liverpool red, he’s a quality striker who would be a perfect partner for Salah, especially in view of the fact that Luis Diaz has allegedly been sought out by the Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. But Liverpool is not exactly short of striker talent. They have:
- Cody Gakpo
- Darwin Nunez
- Diogo Jota
Liverpool’s goal-scoring talent doesn’t start and end with their strikers. Konate and Van Dijk’s aerial ability from set pieces helps, but they will miss Trent’s free kick-taking prowess as he does look set for a summer escape.
Conclusion
When Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool, saying, “I’m running out of energy“, the whole of Merseyside feared what might lie ahead.
But Arne Slot’s move to Anfield as his replacement has worked out wonderfully, with Liverpool pretty much certain to finish as Champions of the Premiership. Can they do it again next year? With the footballing talent they have available, it’s more than likely they could.