3 Liverpool players to watch in 2026 including Hugo Ekitike and Steven Gerrard-like star
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Liverpool will be hoping to improve in the second half of the season under Arne Slot, with several players set to be important for the Reds boss in the coming months Liverpool Writer, James Findlater Content Editor and Matt Addison Liverpool FC Reporter04:00, 26 Dec 2025Hugo Ekitike will have a huge role to play for Liverpool in 2026(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool began 2025 hoping that Arne Slot's side could get over the line in the Premier League title race. Some of our writers have had their say.READ MORE: 3 Liverpool players could soon boost Arne Slot's squad as breakout stars of 2026READ MORE: Mohamed Salah agreement reached as Liverpool handed transfer solution for 2026Florian Wirtz - Matt AddisonThere is absolutely no doubt in my mind whatsoever that Florian Wirtz will be a success at Liverpool.
It was always going to take some time for him to adapt to the Premier League.There is a reason that Liverpool was prepared to spend so much money on Wirtz: because he will prove value for money. He is truly too good for that not to be the case.Florian Wirtz pictured at the AXA Training Centre after he signs for Liverpool on June 20, 2025(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Hugo Ekitike - James FindlaterOriginally, my answer would have been Alexander Isak.
Thankfully, Hugo Ekitike has already proven he can be that man.The Frenchman has undoubtedly been the pick of the summer signings so far, and one of Liverpool's best players in general this season. His workload is about to increase, with the Reds needing him to fire even more now, but if he can handle the physical aspect of that and keep turning in the sort of performances we've been seeing, he could make all the difference.Hugo Ekitike has been Liverpool's standout signing so far this season(Image: Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Dominik Szoboszlai - James MartinNot many Liverpool players emerged from October and November with even more credit in the bank, but Dominik Szoboszlai was certainly one of them.