2) Midfielders
Jurgen Klopp has made significant changes to the Liverpool midfield during this transfer window and it will be really interesting to see how the midfield would shape up against Arsenal. Here are the predicted ratings of the Liverpool midfielders.
Jordan Henderson: 79 → 79
Many people believe Henderson is not the man to captain Liverpool football club but to be fair to him, he is an underrated player. He had an injury hit 2015-16 season and could not play enough games as he would have wanted. His rating would possibly remain 79.
James Milner: 80 → 80
Milner had a fine season and he provided a number of assists last campaign. The 30-year-old’s work rate and versatility are extraordinary. However one would wonder has he done enough to earn an upgrade and his rating might not change from 80.
Georginio Wijnladum: 80 → 81
Wijnaldum moved to Liverpool from relegated Newcastle United for a fee of £23 million. He scored 11 goals for the Magpies last campaign and was the best player in their squad. His heroics for the Tyneside should earn him an upgrade.
Emre Can: 75 → 78
The German international was a key figure in the Liverpool midfield last season would certainly continue his progress to become an exceptional midfielder this campaign. His performances should earn him an improvement from the low rating of 75.
Lucas Leiva: 79 → 79
The Brazilian is the longest-serving player in the current Liverpool squad. He didn’t start a lot of games last season but played well whenever he got the opportunity. On the whole, he had an above average season and his rating would probably remain 79.
Marko Grujic: → 75
Marko Grujic was not in the Fifa 16 database and it will be interesting to see what his rating in FIFA 17 would be. Liverpool signed Grujic from Red Star Belgrade in January and Loaned him back to the same club until the end of the season. The Serbian has impressed highly during Liverpool’s pre-season and scored a sublime goal against Barcelona at Wembley.
Kevin Stewart: 52 → 60
Kevin Stewart is currently on a very low rating of 52 and that would improve most certainly. Stewart learned his trade from the Tottenham Hotspur academy. The 22-year-old might be sent out on loan to get regular playtime.
Philippe Coutinho: 84 → 85
The Brazilian is arguably Liverpool’s best player and he scored some sublime goals last season. He will certainly be Liverpool’s highest rated player in FIFA 17 and his rating should probably improve from 84 to 85.
Roberto Firmino: 82 → 83
Firmino had a poor first half of the season but his form improved drastically after Klopp’s arrival. He was Liverpool’s top scorer in the league with 11 goals. His heroics in the second half of the season should possibly earn him an improvement on his current rating of 82.
Sadio Mane: 78 → 79
Mane became the most expensive African player in history after his £34m move from Southampton. He was Southampton’s top scorer last season after finding the back of the net 15 times including a brace against Liverpool.
Adam Lallana: 80 → 80
Lallana, like most of the Liverpool players, rediscovered his form in the second half of the season but he fails to convert his brilliant footwork into goals and assists. His rating would probably remain 80.
Lazar Markovic: 77 → 77
The Serbian international spent last season on loan at Fenerbahce but he was forced to return to Liverpool in February after suffering a hamstring injury. Markovic hasn't done enough during his time at Turkey to deserve an upgrade.
Sheyi Ojo: 62 → 66
The young winger is currently on a very low rating of 62 and his performances last season which was impressive should earn him an upgrade.
Luis Alberto → 75
Alberto’s Liverpool career never took off and he will probably leave the club this summer. He spent the previous two seasons on loan at clubs in the La Liga.
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