Liverpool's potential starting XI for 2014-15 season

With the World Cup well behind us and the transfer market in full swing, expectations are once again sky high for the 2014-15 Premier League season. Every manager is busy bolstering the squad at their disposal with Arsenal finally splurging the cash, champions Manchester City scouting defenders to shore up the leakydefence, Manchester United aiming to rebuild under new manager Louis van Gaal, and Chelsea looking ever-so-strong under Jose Mourinho. Liverpool too, meanwhile, have had a hectic transfer window themselves having had to deal with a high-profile exit from Anfield. The Reds have so far signed 6 new faces and with the promise of more to come, Brendan Rodgers has moved to add some much needed depth to his squad.While questions still remain as to whether Liverpool can build on their runner-up finish from last season, especially after talisman Luis Suarezs move to Barcelona. A question whose answer only time would tell. But to give a fair idea, here we take a previewed look at what Liverpools starting XI might look come August 16.Formation: 4-3-3.

#1 Simon Mignolet

 

After a dream start to his Anfield career – saving a penalty in the stoppage time on his debut against Stoke City – Mignolet endured somewhat of an indifferent season towards the festive period, being directly at fault for goals conceeded at both Manchester City and Chelsea. 

However, the Belgian international might have just done enough towards the end of last season to merit a starting spot for the opening day fixture against the Saints. Mignolet is confident with his feet and is an effective shot stopper.  Though there is no doubt he’ll only get better with experiece, the mistakes committed last season need to be cut out, especially the lack of communication with the back four. 

With there being effectively no interest from neither Barcelona nor Napoli for Pepe Reina’s services, it seems increasingly likely that the Spaniard will remain at Merseyside for the coming season. This added pressure from competition for spots should be enough to keep Mignolet on his toes as he would be well aware that no let-offs would be tolerated this time.