How Liverpool could line up if they sign all their transfer targets in January
Liverpool are back on track after a torrid 2020-21 season. Injury woes in defence for the Merseyside club resulted in a trophyless campaign. However, with a bolstered central defence, they are all set to challenge on all fronts again.
The Reds had a perfect record in the Champions League group stage. Jurgen Klopp's side have also reached the EFL Cup final. Although Manchester City are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table, Jurgen Klopp's men have an outside chance.
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If the Premier League giants win their game in hand, they will be just six points adrift of the league summit. With a trip to the Etihad Stadium pending, they will fancy their chances to cause trouble for the Cityzens, who are leading the league currently.
Unlike Chelsea and City, the Merseyside Reds squad depth leaves a lot to be desired. They have been linked with a few midfielders and forwards recently. On that note, here's look at how the English club could line up if they sign all their transfer targets in January:
Goalkeeper - Alisson Becker
Alisson is in no danger of losing his place between the sticks at Anfield anytime soon. The Brazilian shot-stopper is one of the best in his position, and has a long-term contract that keeps him at the club till 2027.
The former AS Roma goalkeeper has been a revelation for Liverpool. Alongside Virgil van Dijk, Alisson has made an enormous impact at the six-time Champions League winners. This season, he has kept ten clean sheets, the second-most in the league.
Right-back - Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold is the Reds' creator-in-chief. The local lad is the best homegrown player produced at the club since Steven Gerrard. Alexander-Arnold is one of the best passers and crossers in the Premier League, and his assist record is phenomenal.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been directly involved in 13 goals in his last 14 games for Liverpool:
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The right-back has already racked up 11 assists in the league this season. The 23-year-old is on course to break his previous record of most assists (13) by a defender in a single season. Given his quality, he could top the assist charts for a long time.
Centre-back - Joel Matip
The right centre-back position at Anfield is heavily contested. Joel Matip has occupied the role for most of the season. However, new signing Ibrahima Konate has looked promising whenever he has been given a chance.
Joe Gomez, who partnered Van Dijk during Liverpool's league-winning campaign (2019-20), is another who deserves an opportunity to stake his claim. At the moment, Matip is the first-choice partner for Van Dijk, and starts almost every key game when he is fit.