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#7 Jordan Henderson
When Jordan Henderson signed for Liverpool in 2011, people instantly wrote him off. How could Liverpool sign a kid from Sunderland for £16 million? What is wrong with them? Kenny Dalglish would be proven right over the course of time. Henderson was brought to Anfield along with the likes of Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing. Fortunately for him, he would be able to distinguish himself from them at Liverpool.
His first season was a difficult one and he was strongly considered by then-new manager Brendan Rodgers to be sold to Fulham in exchange for American forward Clint Dempsey. He refused to move and decided to fight for his place at Anfield. He would become a mainstay in the Liverpool midfield by the end of the year. His tireless workhorse mentality was so crucial to the Reds as they mustered up a title challenge and his absence through suspension would prove costly at the end of the season as Liverpool could not get it over the line.
Henderson went on to replace Steven Gerrard as the captain of this football club and has endured some rocky spells due to foot injuries. But overall, he has grown into the role and is the right man to be leading Liverpool as they will look to embark on a journey towards silverware. He was a big part of the midfield as Liverpool reached the Champions League final last season and will continue to anchor it in the big games to come in the future.
The former Sunderland man was also the main man in midfield for England as they reached the semi-finals of this year's World Cup. His qualities are what make managers love players like him. Not one of them has anything bad to say about Jordan Henderson. However, he is one of those players who will always have doubters, no matter what.
#6 Roberto Firmino
It may be a wonder why Roberto Firmino is so low on this list. It is because he was bought by former manager Brendan Rodgers. The current Celtic manager had Firmino at his disposal but had no idea how to use him, playing him out wide in a position which the Brazilian was not comfortable with. He was and is a central player. When Rodgers got sacked and Klopp came in, that's when Firmino started coming of use.
He would be played as a central attacking midfielder or a false nine for Jurgen Klopp during the rest of the 2015-16 season. That was when his quality shone through. Becoming a hard-working forward who helps out the midfield and defence made him a favourite of the German manager. Firmino became an even better player in the months to come as he helped to get the Reds over the line to qualify for the Champions League in 2016-17.
The Brazilian is a master at integrating the midfield and attack, helping to build up play and unselfishly give others the space to move forward and cause problems. That is where he is most effective. Despite all of his unselfishness, Firmino scored 25 goals in a prolific season for him. His Brazilian skill and flair are on full display at Anfield whenever he takes the ball and his expertise has brought plenty of success to Liverpool already.
Firmino has bags of ability and tactical awareness which makes him a step ahead most of the time. He is the ultimate Jurgen Klopp player and along with his forward friends, will always be the first name on the teamsheet at Anfield. Bobby also played a part during his limited playing time with Brazil at the World Cup, when he tapped in their second goal against Mexico in the second round. Firmino has low-key become one of the best forwards in the world today.
