Liverpool's team of the decade
The 2010s have been a roller coaster ride for Liverpool. The club started off the decade with Roy Hodgson, who is without a doubt one of the worst managers Anfield has seen. Some bad signings and some embarrassing football followed. He was replaced by Kenny Dalglish, who won Liverpool their first trophy in six years but was sacked after one season.
Then came Brendan Rodgers, and Liverpool almost won the league under him. Aside from that, however, Rodgers' time at Anfield was nothing to write home about.
The arrival of Jurgen Klopp has changed and transformed the club, and the past four seasons have been much more fruitful for the Reds.
This decade, Liverpool recaptured the Champions League and will be entering 2020 with one of the best squads they have ever had. During these past ten years, some amazing players have graced Anfield.
Here, we take a look at the best of those, as we make a Liverpool XI for this decade.
Defence
Goalkeeper - Alisson Becker
It is a bit harsh to Pepe Reina and Simon Mignolet that Alisson Becker makes this team over them, but his impact in one single season has been unmatched.
If Virgil van Dijk was the signing that transformed Liverpool, Alisson was the one who added that extra layer of security which made Liverpool's defence the best in Europe.
Signed for a then-record £56 million, the Brazilian proved that he worth twice the price the Reds paid for him. He was named the Best FIFA Goalkeeper recently and won the Golden Glove in the Champions League, Premier League, as well as the Copa America.
His presence at the back has elevated Liverpool, and as far as this decade is concerned, he easily outranks Reina for this spot.
Right-back - Trent Alexander-Arnold
Making his first-team debut in October 2016, Trent Alexander-Arnold has grown leaps and bounds the past three seasons and has established himself as one of the best fullbacks in the world.
A scouser through and through, the defender is the best player to come out from the Liverpool academy since Steven Gerrard himself.
Known for his attacking prowess and his tremendous vision, Trent is a modern fullback who excels at his role.
He broke the record for most assists as a defender in the Premier League last season (12), and he is only 21 years old. The sky is the limit for this Liverpool boy.
Centre-back - Martin Skrtel
Quality-wise, Joel Matip and even Mamadou Sakho are better than Martin Skrtel. However, the Slovakian's longevity and service to the club, as well as his memorable moments, cannot be discounted.
He appeared in over 300 games for the Reds, and he wore the Liverpool jersey with pride.
Skrtel joined Liverpool in 2008, and spent over eight years with the Reds, departing in 2016. An uncompromising defender who gave everything for the club, Skrtel was often inconsistent, but yet was a constant in the Liverpool back four for over half of this decade.
His brace against Arsenal and his headers against Manchester City will never be forgotten by Liverpool fans, and he is still adored by the Anfield faithful.
Centre-back - Virgil Van Dijk
This one is a no-brainer. One of the frontrunners for this year's Ballon d'Or, Virgil van Dijk's signing transformed Liverpool into one of the best teams in Europe.
His impact in just two seasons is incalculable, and he has already established himself as the best defender in the world today.
Van Dijk's 2018-19 season is unmatched by any other player in recent memory, and he is the current holder of the PFA Player of the Year Award, as well as the UEFA Player of the Year trophy.
With 20 clean sheets last season, the Netherlands captain will remain a consistent presence for the Reds for at least the next five seasons, and he slides into this list with ease.
Left-back - Andrew Robertson
Signed by Liverpool in 2017 for a mere £8 million, Andy Robertson is one of the biggest bargains in football history. He had a slow start to his life at Anfield, but over the past two seasons, the fullback has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world.
Robertson is as good on the offensive end as he is on the defensive side of the game. His quickness, deadly crosses, and 1 on 1 defending have made him a menace for any forward who comes up against him.
The Scottish captain was named in the PFA Team of the Year for last season, and he just seems to get better and better with time. He and fellow fullback Alexander-Arnold combine to form the best fullback duo in the world.
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