The reigning English, World and European Champions – Liverpool Fc would not have to make too many changes as most of Liverpool Fc Squad looks set (ahead of the 2020-21 Season).
Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren were the noteable ones that have departed Liverpool Fc (The Reds).
Key players like Jordan Henderson and James Milner are already in the wrong side of 30’s, and in a few years, the fearsome trio: Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah will also be in the wrong side of 30’s.
Alisson Becker and Virgil Van Dijk are undoubtedly World Class Players. Yet, nothing lasts forever and no players are indispensable.
Without causing disruptions to the team harmony; Jürgen Klopp, Michael Edwards and Fenway Sports Group (FSG) would be planning ahead to slowly transition the squad by bringing in promising young players and slowly phase out the older ones.
Having already bought Konstantinos Tsimikas, Liverpool Fc (The Reds) has strengthened a key position – Left Back as a Backup for Andrew Robertson.
Still; there are players who are in the final year of contract, players linked with loan moves and players that will just be sold.
Keeping in mind the effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Reds’s revenue; the following assessments have been made.
Goalkeepers
- Alisson Becker (27 Years Old)
Currently, the Best Goalkeeper in the world
Assessment: Keep
- Adrián (33 Years Old)
Has done a decent job being a Backup Goalkeeper but his performances notably against Atletico Madrid (Champions League 2019-20 Knockout Stage) has further raise doubts about his ability
Assessment: Keep (but with no contract extension and sell after better alternative becomes available)
- Loris Karius (27 Years Old)
Returned after terminating a 2 Year Loan Deal with Beşiktaş J.K.
Assessment: Sell (and it’s a no brainer!)
- Caoimhin Kelleher (21 Years Old)
Young and promising but needs Game Time
Assessment: Loan
Defenders
- Virgil Van Dijk (29 Years Old)
Currently, the Best Defender in the world
Assessment: Keep (and with Contract Extension)
- Joël Matip (29 Years Old)
Reliable Defender but due to his untimely injuries, had to contend with watching from the bench on part of his untimely injuries
Assessment: Keep (and reassess on January 2021)
- Joe Gomez (23 Years Old)
Established a formidable defensive partnership with Van Dijk and will be one of the many players with long-term future
Assessment: Keep
- Ki-jana Hoever (18 Years Old)
Young and promising but needs Game Time
Assessment: Loan
- Sepp van den Berg (18 Years Old)
Young and talented but needs Game Time
Assessment: Loan
- Neco Williams (19 Years Old)
Young and promising but unlikely to get more Game Time after the arrival of Tsimikas
Assessment: Loan
- Andrew Robertston (26 Years Old)
Currently, the best Left Back in the world
Assessment: Keep
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (21 Years Old)
Currently, the best Right Back in the world
Assessment: Keep
- Konstantinos Tsimikas (24 Years Old)
Just arrived as a Backup for Andrew Robertson
Assessment: Keep
Midfielders
- Fabinho (26 Years Old)
Reliable and skilled but temporarily struggled for form after returning from the injury
Assessment: Keep
- Naby Keïta (25 Years Old)
Despite the indifferences in form (partly due to injuries), still young and can only better with the club is willing to show patience
Assessment: Keep
- Jordan Henderson (30 Years Old)
Still, plenty of years left in the tank but the Reds will have to slowly consider grooming the next Club Captain and introduce Alexander-Arnold into Midfield role.
Assessment: Keep
- Curtis Jones (19 Years Old)
Young with plenty of potential but unlikely break into the Midfield and better play elsewhere to get more Game Time
Assessment: Loan
- Marko Grujić (24 Years Old)
Returned after completing a 2 Years Loan with Hertha Berlin. There is no future for the young talented Serbian given the Midfield options Klopp has at his disposal
Assessment: Sell
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (27 Years Old)
Energetic and lively when called upon but has been a let-down defensively
Assessment: Keep (and reassess on January 2021)
- James Milner (34 Years Old)
Wonderful servant to the Reds and always kept the club ahead of himself. The club would honour whatever the decision he makes for his future
Assessment: Keep
- Georginio Wijnaldum (29 Years Old)
Dependable and hard working but will turn 30 before end of this year and already in the final year of his contract.
Assessment: Keep (and see out the contract)
Forwards
- Roberto Firmino (29 Years Old)
Being the epitome of hard work and reliableness, he is the focal point of Klopp’s attack.
Assessment: Keep
- Sadio Mané (28 Years Old)
Currently, the Best Left Winger in the world (and even performed better than Mohamed Salah)
Assessment: Keep
- Mohamed Salah (28 Years Old)
Scores plenty of goals and misses plenty as well. After Lionel Messi, Salah is the best Right Winger in the world
Assessment: Keep
- Takumi Minamino (25 Years Old)
Shown glimpses what he is capable of and reliable whenever called upon but needs time to settle
Assessment: Keep
- Xherdan Shaqiri (28 Years Old)
Undoubtedly skilled but too often injured
Assessment: Keep (and reassess on January 2021)
- Divock Origi (25 Years Old)
Fan Favourite, scored goals in big games but lacked consistency
Assessment: Sell
- Ben Woodburn (20 Years Old)
Young and talented but never going to break into the side
Assessment: Sell
- Harvey Elliott (17 Years Old)
Young with plenty of potential but unlikely break into the side in the near future and better play elsewhere to get more Game Time
Assessment: Loan
- Sheyi Ojo (23, 2024)
Young and talented but never going to break into the side
Assessment: Sell
- Harry Wilson (23 Years Old)
Young and talented but never going to break into the side
Assessment: Sell
- Rhian Brewster (20 Years Old)
Young with plenty of potential but unlikely break into the side in the near future and better play elsewhere to get more Game Time
Assessment: Loan
Verdict: Unlike the rivals (Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea), the Reds are in an enviable position as they have to make just minor tweaks in the current line-up (but will not be necessary for the immediate future).
Furthermore, the current Reds squad are primed for a strong Premier League Title defence.
No one can predict the future, but Klopp’s contract extension until 2024 has given sufficient time for the German and Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to plan ahead for the future.
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It’s a no-brainer, Loris Karius simply has no future with the Reds.
No one needs to be reminded of his mind-numbing blunders 🤦🤦♂️ during the Champions League 2017-18 finals against Real Madrid ⚽️