Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp congratulates team-mate Andrew Robertson during the Premier League match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield.
Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp have a lot of work to do this summer with the opening match of the 2023/24 season against Chelsea just over a week away.
With Jürgen Klopp’s first press conference of the new season just a week away, it looks like there’s still a lot of work to do for Liverpool – and at this stage much of it will have to come after the trip. guest at Stamford Bridge.
But what are the priorities and what items still need to be checked on Klopp’s to-do list at the AXA Training Center? First, more transfers are needed (and the Liverpool boss frankly admits this), but there is still a lot of work to be done.
In a summer of change that has seen a new club captain appointed, with Virgil van Dijk taking over from Jordan Henderson, and a number of stalwarts including Roberto Firmino gone, there’s still plenty left More changes will come.
Here Liverpool.com has taken a look at what still needs to be worked out, ideally before the new season but certainly not long after, as the September 1 transfer deadline draws nearer.
Midfield transfers
Ideally, Liverpool could have two other midfielders up front, but at least one being able to start as soon as a No 6 is crucial.
According to Lance, Southampton still want $64m (£50m/€58m) for Roméo Lavia while another target, Brazilian midfielder Andre, has a $44m (35m) release clause. million pounds/40 million euros), according to Lance.
A $108 million double move shouldn’t be out of reach, but the question is whether Liverpool feel it will offer good value. Both players may also need time to adapt to the Premier League’s premier league.
But in the absence of any other obvious names that can hit a reasonable transfer fee and make an immediate impact, Liverpool may have to turn to something more like a gamble.
Defensive reinforcements
Along with needing more men in midfield, Liverpool are also in dire need of another defender. It always has been, but the loss of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho has made it a priority in the eyes of many.
If a midfielder can cross the line, defenders will be the highest priority then. There are question marks for Joel Matip and Joe Gomez and neither is suitable for left-back.
The addition of a player who could become the first substitute for the first-choice center-back pairing and eventually become the starter is hugely important, but who that could be remains to be seen.
Squad balance
With more players in the squad giving Klopp more options, it’s possible to strike a balance between defense and attack, even though Liverpool’s squad looks rather heavy right now.
At the moment, it seems that Liverpool are the team that scores a lot of goals but concedes a lot. Alisson Becker hopes the changes and transfer work as well as on the training ground can help.
That is only the third priority because Klopp will be limited in what he can do until more players arrive. Of course, the sharpness of Ibrahima Konaté and Trent Alexander-Arnold can help with this process, but until a good six is signed there will be gaps that need to be filled in one way or another. other.
It may also be necessary to make an adjustment that allows Andy Robertson to continue in a more defensive position than he was active in pre-season, to provide more protection for the rest of the lane. end of the field and midfield.
