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Liverpool summer transfers: Potential starting XI for 2022/23

By 90min Staff

Jurgen Klopp could add Antony and Darwin Nunez to Liverpool's ranks
Jurgen Klopp could add Antony and Darwin Nunez to Liverpool's ranks / Peter Lous/BSR Agency | ANP | Soccrates/Getty Images
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Liverpool may have missed out on Premier League and Champions League final glory, but it was still an incredible 2021/22 season for Jurgen Klopp's side.

They played every game possible during the season and showed incredible fight, stamina and courage even though the matches kept on coming.

But the Reds know that strengthening and evolving their squad is the only way to keep pace with Manchester City and the other teams who aspire to be as good as them, so expect some turnover at Anfield over the summer.

Here's how they could line up in the 2022/23 season.

Liverpool 2022/23 goalkeepers

Liverpool's goalkeeping options are pretty damn strong, with Alisson, arguably the best stopper in the world, ably supported by Caoimhin Kelleher in cup competitions.

The Reds also have another senior goalkeeper on their books, Adrian, but Loris Karius has finally been let go.

It's certainly not an area that Liverpool actively need to strengthen, but an extra pair of hands wouldn't go amiss.

Liverpool 2022/23 defenders

Defence is another strong area for Liverpool, who are blessed with options on the right, in the middle and on the left.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of world's football's finest right-backs, and he's ably supported by Joe Gomez currently - who is somehow the Reds' fourth choice centre-back. Neco Williams may be heading to Fulham or Nottingham Forest on a permanent basis, but the Welshman has already been replaced by talented teenager Calvin Ramsay as Alexander-Arnold's main understudy.

Ibrahima Konate has every chance of ousting Joel Matip in the heart of defence, despite the latter having a superb 2021/22 season, where he'd probably line up alongside Virgil van Dijk. Andy Robertson will be in place on the left, with Konstantinos Tsimikas a fine deputy.

Nathaniel Phillips may leave permanently and a loan move for Rhys Williams would make sense.

Liverpool 2022/23 midfielders

Central midfield is an area where Liverpool have a number of bodies, but it's apparent that younger reinforcements are needed.

However, Monaco midfielder and long-term Liverpool target Aurelien Tchouameni has signed for Real Madrid. Fabinho is a shoo-in when fit, while Thiago's class oozes out of his feet.

Jordan Henderson is no longer a certain starter but he's a very capable player alongside Naby Keita James Milner, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott. As for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, there's surely no room at the inn.

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Liverpool 2022/23 forwards

What a summer it's been for Liverpool's front line. Not only has Sadio Mane departed to Bayern Munich, Mohamed Salah's future has also been settled with a new, long-term contract.

In terms of further additions to complement new signing Darwin Nunez, Ajax winger Antony is an exceptional talent who Klopp loves, while Jarrod Bowen is a long-term target.

Adding Nunez to Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino means Liverpool still have an abundance of riches up front despite Mane's departure. There will, however, be no more Divock Origi nor Takumi Minamino.

Liverpool 2022/23 potential starting XI

  • (GK) Alisson
  • (RB) Trent Alexander-Arnold, (CB) Ibrahima Konate, (CB) Virgil van Dijk, (LB) Andy Robertson
  • (CM) Harvey Elliott, (CM) Fabinho (CM) Thiago
  • (RW) Antony, (ST) Darwin Nunez , (LW) Luis Diaz
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