Liverpool’s World-Class Midfielders: A History of Creativity and Control

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For much of Liverpool's history, especially in the 70s and 80s, they had perfected this balance with some of the most influential midfielders in English football. Photo by Trung Tran on Unsplash The Current Title Winners The current midfield is one of the strongest the club has had for years, but underperforming, it looks like this season's iteration won't be challenging for the title.

They began well, but their form is reflected in the English Premier League odds, which place them as rank outsiders after a run of terrible results. Golden Era Creativity and Tenacity Combined Midfielders like Ian Callaghan, Graeme Souness and Alun Evans defined this period for the club.

Alongside them, Naby Keita and Thiago brought style to the team, even if they didn't have the impact that supporters and club staff expected. It has meant that even though the teams haven't been successful through the years, Liverpool have always remained a formidable opponent in one-off games.