Liverpool's dream midfield after three summer transfers and formation change
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Liverpool's midfield lacked cohesion and dynamism this season and will need a major overhaul under their new managerRegardless of who assumes control at Liverpool next season, there's little doubt the Reds' midfield will experience a significant overhaul. That said, Liverpool would face competition from the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, suggesting they may need to act swiftly.In the Reds' revamped midfield, Dominik Szoboszlai can at last leave his spell at right-back behind and flourish in an advanced position ahead of Gravenberch and Scott.Liverpool's No.
8 is lethal from distance and possesses the athleticism to recover possession high up the pitch, two qualities that were perhaps overlooked during his time as Slot's utility player this campaign.Florian Wirtz will also stake his claim to become Liverpool's permanent No.10, with the freedom to drift out towards the left flank. Last summer's £116m acquisition has offered flashes of his undeniable ability, but far too often he's appeared ill at ease and marginalised, even when positioned wide on the left.However, the 23-year-old shone for Germany against Finland in a World Cup warm-up on Sunday evening, finding the net and dictating play from the left, with permission to move centrally, in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
It'll undoubtedly be music to Iraola's ears, as he will grant the German complete freedom to slide balls through for the likes of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.There's been considerable speculation about Curtis Jones departing Liverpool this summer. Monaco's Lamine Camara, 22, would be a perfect match, displaying many of the characteristics of former Monaco and Liverpool star Fabinho.Newcastle are also interested, while his price tag could stretch Liverpool's financial resources, though Camara would need to prove himself worthy of a starting berth in a double pivot.That leaves Harvey Elliott.