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Liverpool enjoyed a brilliant 2018-19 campaign under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp and won the Champions League trophy after 14 years. The Reds also recorded their highest ever points tally in their Premier League history, but unfortunately for them, it couldn't end their long-standing domestic title drought.
Unlike the transfer window of 2018, Liverpool remained pretty silent in the transfer market this term and spent roughly around £2 million on new recruits. Harvey Elliott and Sepp van der Berg were signed from Fulham and PEC Zwolle respectively, while goalkeeper Adrian was also brought in to replace the departed Simon Mignolet.
Nevertheless, they have a strong enough squad to compete on all fronts this campaign. On that note, here's a look at their ideal line-up for the 2019-20 season.
(Formation: 4-3-3)
Goalkeeper
Alisson Becker: The Brazilian international performed brilliantly throughout the 2018-19 season and established himself among the best goalkeepers in the world.
The 26-year-old kept 21 clean sheets in the English top division last season, which earned him the Premier League Golden Glove. The former AS Roma goalkeeper also won the Copa America Best Goalkeeper accolade earlier this month.
Defenders
Trent-Alexander Arnold: The Englishman has improved leaps and bounds in the last few years and has established himself as one of the finest right-backs in the world. The 20-year-old assisted 13 goals in the Premier League last season, the most by any defender in the competition’s history.
His exploits last season earned him a place in the Premier League Team of the Season along with an inclusion in the Champions League Squad of the Season.
Virgil van Dijk: Arguably the best centre-back in the world at the moment, Virgil van Dijk was the backbone of Liverpool’s success last season. The Dutchman played in all of the Reds' Premier League games during the 2018-19 campaign and helped them finish the season with the best defensive record in the English top division.
Joel Matip: After struggling with injuries during his first few seasons with the Merseysiders, Joel Matip established himself as an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s team last season. The 27-year-old played 22 games in the league last campaign and averaged 1.5 interceptions, 3.5 clearances and 1.8 tackles per game.
Andrew Robertson: Regarded as one of the best left-backs in the world, Andrew Robertson has been in great form since joining Liverpool from Hull City in the summer transfer window of 2017. He assisted 11 goals in the league last season, which earned him a place in the PFA Team of the Year. The Scottish international was also the part of the Champions League Team of the Season last campaign.
Midfielders
Fabinho: After a slow start to his career at Anfield, the Brazilian international has settled well into the team and is now an essential member of Jurgen Klopp’s side. He played 28 Premier League games last season, contributing one goal and two assists.
Georginio Wijnaldum: The star of Liverpool’s historic comeback against Barcelona in the Champions League, Georginio Wijnaldum is likely to feature in the forthcoming season as a first-team starter. He played in 35 league games for the Reds during the 2018-19 campaign, registering three goals in the process.
Jordan Henderson: The Liverpool skipper played 32 games last season, scoring once and assisting three goals in the process. Defensively, he averaged 1.4 tackles, 0.9 interceptions and 0.4 clearances per game in the league.
Henderson is a real asset to the team and would be expected to lead from the front again this season.
Attackers
Sadio Mane: The Senegalese international showed great consistency in his performances throughout the 2018-19 season and finished as the joint top scorer (22 goals) in the Premier League alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mohamed Salah. The 27-year-old was also the Reds' joint-top goalscorer in the Champions League, with four goals in 13 games.
Mohamed Salah: The Egyptian international has been brilliant since joining the Reds from AS Roma in 2017 and is currently regarded among the best players in the world. The 27-year-old scored 22 goals in the previous season and won the Premier League Golden Boot for the second season running.
The former Roma man has started this season brilliantly as well, bagging an assist and a goal in the Reds' win against Norwich City on Friday.
Roberto Firmino: The Brazilian is an important part of Jurgen Klopp’s system at Liverpool, and the Reds often struggle without him on the field. The 27-year-old contributed 12 goals and six assists in the Premier League last season.
