Ranking Liverpool's 5 most creative players right now

Liverpool have been unstoppable since the start of the campaign - the only team unbeaten in the Premier League. With five wins and three draws in eight league games, they are second in the league table with 18 points.

The Reds are just a point less than the league leaders Chelsea, who sit at the top of the table with 19 points. With their forwards in scintillating form, they have already scored 22 goals in the league and conceded only six. The statistics show that they are one of the teams to beat this season.

Liverpool are also enjoying a similar campaign in the UEFA Champions League. Jurgen Klopp's men are at the top of their group with three wins in three matches, scoring 11 goals so far in the campaign.

With so many goals being scored, it goes without saying that Liverpool boast a few quality creative players in their squad. Creativity is the pulse of most teams, and creative players remain an important asset to a team's offensive output.

Liverpool's creative clique

#5 Thiago Alcantara

Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Thiago arrived at Anfield with high expectations. Unfortunately, he has been riddled with injuries since he arrived and has not been at his very best. Although the Spaniard is yet to showcase his caliber for Liverpool, he remains one of their most creative players.

As a central midfielder, Thiago is known for his defence-splitting passes. The 30-year old posseses superb vision, tactical intelligence and a wide passing range - which made him so popular at Bayern Munich. For the Bavarians, he racked up 31 goals and 37 assists during his tenure.

Meanwhile Liverpool fans are still waiting for Thiago to get back to his very best and show why they signed him from Bayern.

#4 Sadio Mane

Atletico Madrid v Liverpool FC: Group B - UEFA Champions League

Sadio Mane is part of Liverpool's famous attacking trio and has already been integral to their success in recent years. Operating on the left-flank, he has been a constant threat to his opponents over the years.

Blessed with the ability to bulldoze past defenders, the left-winger knows how to move into attacking areas and help his teammates. Mane moves into dangerous areas effectively, constantly creating chances in the process.

The 29-year old's accurate passing in the final third also helps his case, making him efficient and dangerous in front of goal. Mane has already bagged 103 goals and 43 assists with Liverpool - six of his goals coming in the new season so far.

#3 Roberto Firmino

Unlike most strikers in football, Roberto Firmino is not a typical goalscorer. The Brazilian loves to create more than score goals and remains a vital cog in Liverpool's front three.

Firmino acts as a link between the two flanks occupied by Mo Salah and Sadio Mane. With his ball distribution and energy in the opponent's half, the 30-year old makes life easier for both wingers and aids in their scoring.

Aside from Firmino's magnificent link-up play, his vision is also praiseworthy. The Brazilian forward knows how to dribble and find his teammates in space. For his exploits, Firmino has racked up a whopping 70 assists to his name, besides scoring 93 goals for Liverpool.

#2 Trent Alexander-Arnold

At just 23, Trent Alexander-Arnold has already demonstrated his ability to become one of the best right-backs on the planet. The young right-back is defensively superb and magnificent in his offensive approach, making him a gem of a full-back.

While Alexander-Arnold is defensively solid, he is known for bombarding the right-flank with his runs on the overlaps. His darting runs combined with his impressive passing range helped open up the opponent's defense countless times for Liverpool.

Alexander-Arnold's early crosses into the box while occupying attacking areas is a priceless trait. The English right-back delivers venomous balls into the final third, which makes him proficient at his job. His chemistry with Salah on the right flank is also great, helping him create a plethora of chances for his teammates.

Alexander-Arnold has scored 10 goals and assisted 47 times in his 187 appearances with Liverpool.

#1 Mohamed Salah

Mo Salah, one of the best attackers in the world, needs no introduction. He has etched his name in Liverpool's history and continues to entice fans and critics alike with his powerful displays.

Salah is almost a regular name on the scoresheet for the Reds. He finds the net more often than not, scoring some impressive goals in the process. But the Egyptian is also a highly creative player - dazzling the defenders with his runs from the right flank.

In addition to his unstoppable runs, Salah is also great at getting out of tight areas by linking up with his teammates. His vision is a bonus, which is why he creates when he fails to find the net.

Salah has been ruthless so far this season, scoring 12 goals and assisting four for Liverpool. Overall, the Egyptian has scored 137 goals and provided 51 assists in 214 appearances for the Merseyside club.

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Edited by Rohit Mishra