Anthony Gordon in two new signings, no Luis Diaz – Liverpool potential XI under Arne Slot
New Liverpool manager Arne Slot could name a fresh starting line-up for the 2024/25 Premier League season.
Slot will begin pre-season preparations for the Reds early next month as they head to the USA.
There is plenty of intrigue as to how he will line his side up, with the introduction of his preferred 4-2-3-1 system likely.
Liverpool will be without Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara, who will leave the club at the expiry of their contracts this week.
The futures of Adrian, Caoimhin Kelleher and Luis Diaz are up in the air as they are all linked with moves away from Anfield.
Slot confirmed in his first interview that he has been in contact with sporting director Richard Hughes about potential signings as he looks to freshen up his Liverpool side.
Liverpool potential starting XI with summer signings
Slot could make the decision to use his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation rather than the 4-3-3 adopted by Jurgen Klopp.
The change in system could be the perfect move to get the best out of the current Anfield personnel.
As expected, there will be no change in goal as Alisson continues to perform as one of the best goalkeepers in world football.
The Reds have been strongly linked with recruiting a centre-back this summer. Leny Yoro of Lille and Riccardo Calafiori of Bologna are on the list.
But a move for Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi is a more astute move.
The 23-year-old is currently representing England at Euro 2024 and has no intentions on extending his Crystal Palace contract.
The rest of the defence picks itself, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson continuing to operate at the highest level.
Stefan Bajcetic could line up alongside Alexis Mac Allister in the middle of the park after catching the eye.
Wataru Endo risks missing the majority of pre-season to feature for Japan at the Olympics in Paris. His absence will give Bajcetic an opportunity to impress Slot in pre-season.
Mohammed Salah will keep his place, while Dominik Szoboszlai could benefit from the system change.
He would play at the number 10 behind Darwin Nunez – a position he thrived in at RB Leipzig.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Anthony Gordon, with Luis Diaz expected to depart the club. The Newcastle forward would add more goals to the front line if the Reds can pull off that transfer coup.
Liverpool predicted Starting XI
Slot will have fantastic squad options available to rotate with this preferred side.
There is no need for major surgery on the Liverpool squad for next season. But there could be significant change in formation and personnel – and all for the better as the Reds aim to mount a title charge.
In other Liverpool news, Liverpool have entered talks with Newcastle United over Anthony Gordon transfer.
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