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Liverpool will look to count on several players already in their ranks to make a big impact next seasonLiverpool are expected to undergo a summer of transition after a hugely disappointing season. Players such as RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton have been linked with Liverpool, no doubt causing waves of excitement amongst fans.However, here, Mirror Football takes a look at four Liverpool players who can make the step-up next season to become certified starters for Slot.Alexander IsakExpectations were through the roof when Liverpool parted with £125million, a British transfer record, to bring Isak from Newcastle last summer.It's not been a vintage campaign for the Swedish striker: a lack of pre-season and then a devastating leg break against Spurs in December somewhat put paid to the 26-year-old's maiden season on Merseyside.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah next club odds as Liverpool icon moves on with emotional goodbyeREAD MORE: Liverpool make decision on Arne Slot's future as new coach set to be appointedIsak managed three goals for Liverpool this season and his stats do not make for a fun, leisurely read either. A successful World Cup with Sweden could also give the forward the fitness and confidence he craves, leaving him equipped to lead Liverpool's line next season.Rio NgumohaThe breakout star of Liverpool's season, the 17-year-old burst on the scene with a stunning last-minute winner against Newcastle in August.
Such is Ngumoha's impact that large sections of Anfield booed Slot when he substituted the youngster recently against Chelsea.One imagines that those fans won't be forced to repeat their displeasure next season, with Ngumoha a leading contender to make it off the bench and make Liverpool's left wing his own.Jeremy JacquetThe Reds struck a deal with Rennes in January for Jacquet, worth up to £60m. Before a shoulder injury in February curtailed his season in Ligue 1, Jacquet was winning an impressive 75.5 per cent of aerial duels, 67.5 per cent of ground duels and had 77 ball recoveries, as per FotMob.He has been dubbed one of the best centre-back prospects in world football, and Liverpool fans will be hoping he gets a chance to show it next season.Giovanni LeoniItalian star Leoni signed from Parma last summer for £30m.
