A number of Liverpool kids excelled in 2023/24 however one man stood out because the Reds’ star man, in response to This Is Anfield‘s contributors.
One other season is over at Anfield, to not point out the Jurgen Klopp period, as Arne Slot prepares to switch the German on June 1.
The 2023/24 marketing campaign was optimistic general and even appeared to be legendary at one level, with the League Cup sealed again in February.
As for the gamers, there was a mixture of nice, good, common and disappointing when it got here to their performances, and This Is Anfield‘s regulars have given every a rating for the season.
Listed here are the outcomes, with a median of each ranking.
(Word: Gamers will need to have made no less than 10 appearances, which guidelines out James McConnell, Jayden Danns and Ben Doak, plus others.)
23. Kostas Tsimikas
Begins (Sub): 17 (8)
Common Ranking: 6.00
It’s no nice shock to see Tsimikas backside of the pile, following a forgettable marketing campaign with restricted motion.
May Slot search for an improve this summer time, particularly with Andy Robertson now 30 years of age?
22. Ryan Gravenberch
Begins (Sub): 21 (17)
Common Ranking: 6.07
Of Liverpool’s 4 midfield signings final summer time, Gravenberch has taken longest to regulate.
The expertise is there, however the Reds wanted extra from the Dutchman in 2023/24, together with his performances proving to be enigmatic. Maybe we have to keep in mind he solely turned 22 on the finish of the season.
21. Darwin Nunez
Begins (Sub): 33 (21)
Common Ranking: 6.35
Maybe Liverpool’s most talked-about participant, Nunez had good moments – late winners at Nottingham Forest and Newcastle – however far more is required to justify his price ticket.
Eleven Premier League objectives – fewer than Nicolas Jackson, Chris Wooden and Yoane Wissa – will not be adequate for a participant who will get into so many good positions. Hopefully Slot will help him discover extra composure in entrance of aim.
20. Dominik Szoboszlai
Begins (Sub): 30 (15)
Common Ranking: 6.42
After a blistering begin through which he regarded like a world-beater, Szoboszlai tailed off the extra the season went on, with fatigue kicking in.
It’s laborious to know simply how excessive the Hungarian’s ceiling is, however at simply 23 supporters ought to think about him being an enormous participant for years to return.
=18. Ibrahima Konate
Begins (Sub): 29 (8)
Common Ranking: 6.57
There need to be some issues surrounding Konate at this level, together with his incapability to remain match changing into a real challenge.
Not solely that, however he misplaced his place to Jarell Quansah on the finish of the season.
There have been good performances from the centre-back, however his inventory definitely isn’t as excessive as a 12 months in the past.
=18. Cody Gakpo
Begins (Sub): 32 (21)
Common Ranking: 6.57
In some ways, Gakpo is the anti-Nunez, chopping a chic determine however responsible of not getting concerned in video games sufficient.
It went below the radar that he scored 16 objectives in all competitions, however that shouldn’t cover the truth that extra is required from him.
17. Joel Matip
Begins (Sub): 12 (2)
Common Ranking: 6.71
Matip has left Liverpool after eight years, together with his injury-plagued 2023/24 season clouding his time at Anfield.
That heartbreaking personal aim at Tottenham apart, the 32-year-old was spectacular earlier than his ACL setback – however he was restricted to solely 12 begins.
16. Trent Alexander-Arnold
Begins (Sub): 29 (8)
Common Ranking: 6.85
Like so many, accidents made it laborious for Alexander-Arnold to constantly discover his prime degree, making for a combined marketing campaign.
There have been elegant moments, nonetheless, together with a dramatic winner at house to Fulham and a trademark free-kick at Craven Cottage.
Will Slot flip him into an out-and-out midfielder shifting ahead?
15. Andy Robertson
Begins (Sub): 23 (7)
Common Ranking: 6.92
Like Alexander-Arnold, Robertson has had extra eye-catching seasons however he was completely stable when he was within the workforce.
At 30, the Scot’s absolute peak could also be behind him, casting doubt over his long-term future as a daily starter, however he didn’t let Liverpool down typically.
=13. Bobby Clark
Begins (Sub): 3 (9)
Common Ranking: 7.14
It was a breakthrough marketing campaign for Clark, who made 12 appearances, scored his first Liverpool aim and featured within the Carabao Cup win over Chelsea.
What the longer term holds for the 19-year-old stays to be seen – there may be a lot competitors for locations in midfield – however he’ll all the time have the ability to cherish a optimistic affect in 2023/24.
=13. Luis Diaz
Begins (Sub): 42 (9)
Common Ranking: 7.14
In a season that noticed him take care of the kidnapping of his mother and father, Diaz’s spirit was out in full power, as he ran himself into the bottom.
Whereas his effort ranges might by no means be questioned, his ending might, and his lack of elite finish product stops him from being world class.
May Liverpool even money on this summer time?
12. Wataru Endo
Begins (Sub): 34 (9)
Common Ranking: 7.21
Few anticipated Endo to function so prominently when he joined from Stuttgart however he ended up changing into considerably of a cult hero, making 43 appearances.
Like Szoboszlai, tiredness set in and his affect waned late within the season, however he was a tenacious presence, proving to be a key starter at an important stage.
11. Curtis Jones
Begins (Sub): 24 (12)
Common Ranking: 7.28
Had it not been for some damage issues, Jones might simply have featured increased on this record.
At one level the Scouser felt like an indispensable a part of the midfield, however health points affected his rhythm ultimately.
There’s a lot extra to return if he can keep match for lengthy intervals.
10. Diogo Jota
Begins (Sub): 19 (13)
Common Ranking: 7.42
Talking of accidents, simply think about if Jota had performed each sport in 2023/24!
When obtainable, the Portuguese was ruthless, scoring 15 objectives in simply 19 begins, exhibiting that he’s the very best finisher at Liverpool.
He truly completed the marketing campaign with one league aim fewer than Nunez in 895 fewer minutes.
Being continually sidelined isn’t any assist to anybody, although.
9. Mohamed Salah
Begins (Sub): 34 (10)
Common Ranking: 7.50
By his requirements, this wasn’t an ideal season for Salah – probably his worst in a Liverpool shirt, in reality.
The Reds legend nonetheless scored 25 instances and registered 14 assists in all competitions, however recorded his lowest league objectives (18) since becoming a member of the membership.
It was a poor finish to the marketing campaign, with time on the Africa Cup of Nations and subsequent accidents taking their toll.
8. Harvey Elliott
Begins (Sub): 27 (26)
Common Ranking: 7.85
No Liverpool participant was a more practical substitute than Elliott in 2023/24, in what was a extremely spectacular season general, recording 11 assists in all competitions (solely Nunez and Salah recorded extra, with 13).
Nonetheless solely 21, the Englishman grew in stature, each by way of perception and physicality, and he might turn into an enormous participant below Slot.
Becoming him into a selected function from the beginning of video games will not be simple, although.
7. Joe Gomez
Begins (Sub): 31 (20)
Common Ranking: 8.00
Having been poor final time period, Gomez loved a superb marketing campaign, making 51 appearances and shining as a left-back specifically.
That first-ever aim continues to evade him, however he was spectacular defensively and located a extra constant degree than most.
Gomez’s type seems to be prone to see him make England’s remaining squad for Euro 2024, which is well-merited.
=5. Conor Bradley
Begins (Sub): 17 (6)
Common Ranking: 8.07
Few would have seen Bradley coming of age like he has this season, however he all of a sudden seems to be like a real right-back choice.
The Northern Irishman’s show at house to Chelsea was excellent and probably the very best by any Liverpool participant all through the marketing campaign.
A mix of Alexander-Arnold and Robertson, it’ll be fascinating to see how Bradley develops with Slot in cost.
=5. Caoimhin Kelleher
Begins (Sub): 26 (0)
Common Ranking: 8.07
When Alisson bought injured within the New 12 months there was motive to be fearful, however Kelleher was implausible in his place.
The 25-year-old was a Man of the Match contender within the Carabao Cup remaining, making a number of large saves, and he not often let Liverpool down at any level.
May he transfer elsewhere this summer time to be a No. 1?
4. Alisson
Begins (Sub): 32 (0)
Common Ranking: 8.14
Alisson stays the very best goalkeeper in world soccer and he was usually dependable as soon as once more in 2023/24, regardless that he missed a piece of motion.
The Brazilian bailed his aspect out on so many events, and whereas he wasn’t excellent – the error at Arsenal and a few sloppy distribution, for instance – Liverpool wouldn’t need anybody else between the sticks.
Nonetheless solely 31, which is nothing for a ‘keeper.
3. Jarell Quansah
Begins (Sub): 27 (6)
Common Ranking: 8.28
Quansah’s meteoric rise got here from nowhere, however he ended the season as Virgil van Dijk‘s first-choice accomplice at centre-back.
An error at Man United apart, the teen was largely immaculate, combining class on the ball with a robust studying of play.
Quansah has even made England’s provisional squad for the Euros – think about being informed that final summer time!
2. Alexis Mac Allister
Begins (Sub): 40 (6)
Common Ranking: 8.42
Liverpool might effectively have discovered their subsequent legendary midfielder in Mac Allister.
Having eased his method in, not all the time wanting snug as a No. 6, the Argentine grew into an imposing presence additional up the pitch, an enormous affect on and off the ball.
Beautiful objectives in opposition to Fulham and Sheffield United outlined his eye for the spectacular, however the extra refined points of Mac Allister’s sport are simply as spectacular.
1. Virgil van Dijk
Begins (Sub): 45 (3)
Common Ranking: 8.71
Mac Allister pushed him shut, however Van Dijk takes house the very best common ranking, following a season that noticed him again to his best possible.
In his first season as Liverpool captain, the Dutchman was near-perfect in so many video games, and it typically felt like he was holding collectively a creaking defence.
Van Dijk could also be 32 now, however he ought to stay one of many first names on the teamsheet for years to return.
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