A number of Liverpool children excelled in 2023/24 however one man stood out because the Reds’ star man, in line with 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 exchange the German on June 1.
The 2023/24 marketing campaign was constructive 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 below are the outcomes, with a mean of each score.
(Observe: Gamers should have made at the very least 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.
Might 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 bear 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 rather more is required to justify his price ticket.
Eleven Premier League objectives – fewer than Nicolas Jackson, Chris Wooden and Yoane Wissa – just isn’t ok for a participant who will get into so many good positions. Hopefully Slot may help him discover extra composure in entrance of aim.
20. Dominik Szoboszlai
Begins (Sub): 30 (15)
Common Ranking: 6.42
After a blistering begin by which he regarded like a world-beater, Szoboszlai tailed off the extra the season went on, with fatigue kicking in.
It’s arduous to know simply how excessive the Hungarian’s ceiling is, however at simply 23 supporters ought to think about him being a giant participant for years to return.
=18. Ibrahima Konate
Begins (Sub): 29 (8)
Common Ranking: 6.57
There must be some issues surrounding Konate at this level, together with his incapacity to remain match changing into a real problem.
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 actually isn’t as excessive as a yr in the past.
=18. Cody Gakpo
Begins (Sub): 32 (21)
Common Ranking: 6.57
In some ways, Gakpo is the anti-Nunez, chopping a sublime 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 arduous for Alexander-Arnold to persistently discover his high degree, making for a combined marketing campaign.
There have been elegant moments, nonetheless, together with a dramatic winner at residence to Fulham and a trademark free-kick at Craven Cottage.
Will Slot flip him into an out-and-out midfielder transferring 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 strong 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 usually.
=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 long run 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 be capable to cherish a constructive impression in 2023/24.
=13. Luis Diaz
Begins (Sub): 42 (9)
Common Ranking: 7.14
In a season that noticed him cope with the kidnapping of his dad and mom, Diaz’s spirit was out in full drive, as he ran himself into the bottom.
Whereas his effort ranges may by no means be questioned, his ending may, and his lack of elite finish product stops him from being world class.
Might Liverpool even money on this summer time?
12. Wataru Endo
Begins (Sub): 34 (9)
Common Ranking: 7.21
Few anticipated Endo to characteristic 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 a vital stage.
11. Curtis Jones
Begins (Sub): 24 (12)
Common Ranking: 7.28
Had it not been for some harm issues, Jones may simply have featured increased on this checklist.
At one level the Scouser felt like an indispensable a part of the midfield, however health points affected his rhythm in the long run.
There’s a lot extra to return if he can keep match for lengthy durations.
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, displaying that he’s the perfect finisher at Liverpool.
He really 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 excellent season for Salah – probably his worst in a Liverpool shirt, in truth.
The Reds legend nonetheless scored 25 occasions 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 when it comes to perception and physicality, and he may grow to be an enormous participant below Slot.
Becoming him into a selected position from the beginning of video games just isn’t simple, although.
7. Joe Gomez
Begins (Sub): 31 (20)
Common Ranking: 8.00
Having been poor final time period, Gomez loved a wonderful marketing campaign, making 51 appearances and shining as a left-back particularly.
That first-ever aim continues to evade him, however he was spectacular defensively and located a extra constant degree than most.
Gomez’s type appears to be like prone to see him make England’s ultimate 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 the sudden appears to be like like a real right-back choice.
The Northern Irishman’s show at residence to Chelsea was excellent and probably the perfect 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 Yr there was cause to be apprehensive, however Kelleher was incredible in his place.
The 25-year-old was a Man of the Match contender within the Carabao Cup ultimate, making a number of large saves, and he hardly ever let Liverpool down at any level.
Might he transfer elsewhere this summer time to be a No. 1?
4. Alisson
Begins (Sub): 32 (0)
Common Ranking: 8.14
Alisson stays the perfect goalkeeper in world soccer and he was usually dependable as soon as once more in 2023/24, though he missed a bit 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 companion at centre-back.
An error at Man United apart, the teenager 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 instructed that final summer time!
2. Alexis Mac Allister
Begins (Sub): 40 (6)
Common Ranking: 8.42
Liverpool might properly have discovered their subsequent legendary midfielder in Mac Allister.
Having eased his method in, not all the time trying snug as a No. 6, the Argentine grew into an impressive presence additional up the pitch, an enormous affect on and off the ball.
Gorgeous objectives in opposition to Fulham and Sheffield United outlined his eye for the spectacular, however the extra delicate 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 residence the very best common score, following a season that noticed him again to his easiest.
In his first season as Liverpool captain, the Dutchman was near-perfect in so many video games, and it usually 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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