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Defence
Trent Alexander-Arnold
After smashing the Premier League record for the most assists by a defender in the single season, with 12 assists to his name, Trent Alexander-Arnold is all set to break his own record this time around. With 2 goals and 10 assists at this stage of the season, the young Englishman is having another stellar season for the Reds and has been one of the standout players of the season, as he's been a vital cog of Liverpool title charge.
Alexander-Arnold's rise over the last 18 months has been exemplary to say the least and the 21-year-old is one of the best players in the world in his position, as he combines the best of both worlds as a full back with incredible efficiency.
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk's impact on this relentless Liverpool can't be overstated and the Dutchman is amongst the contenders for the PFA Player of the Year award once again, having won the prized award last season. The 28-year-old has been an ever-present for the Reds this season and has added a sense of calmness and assurance to the Liverpool rearguard, as they once again top the clean sheet charts with 11 shutouts so far.
In addition to his defensive prowess, Van Dijk is also a leader for the Klopp's side and has contributed on the other end of the pitch, with 4 goals to his name so far this season. The former Southampton man is by far the best defender in world football and has has a stellar season once again, as he aims to play a leading role in their inevitable league victory at the end of the season.
Caglar Soyuncu
After Harry Maguire sealed a world-record switch to Manchester United in the summer, Leicester City refrained from splashing the cash in the transfer market, as they looked to replace the Englishman internally. Caglar Soyuncu was given a chance to impress at the heart of the defence and the Turkish centre half hasn't looked back since, making a name for himself as one of the emerging players in the Premier League.
A tough-tackling defender with a keen sense of positioning, Soyuncu has been one of the best central defenders this season and has been a consistent presence at the back for the Foxes. The youngster is all set to represent Turkey in the European championships this season and a big-money move could be on the cards if he carries on performing like this.
Andy Robertson
Andy Robertson's rise since joining Liverpool from Hull City has been astronomical, to say the least, as the Scottish full-back is not only the best left-back in world football but also the captain of his national team. The 25-year-old has featured in every Premier League game for the Reds this season and has played a pivotal role in their dominance, as Klopp's side currently find themselves 22 points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table.
With a goal and 6 assists to his name so far this season, Robertson has been instrumental at both ends of the pitch and is set to be a mainstay of this Liverpool side for many years to come, as they aim to establish an era of dominance in the Premier League.
