Phil Thompson only includes one current player in all-time Liverpool top 10

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So, when a man who actually lifted those trophies — legendary captain Phil Thompson — names his definitive Top 10, you take notice. Having played under Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley, Thompson’s standards for “greatness” are rooted in an era of Liverpool dominance.Despite the trophies won under Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot, the former Reds captain avoids recency bias in his rankings.

Take your pick between two of our biggest moments in recent memory 🙌 Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images/Getty Images For The Premier League Phil Thompson’s greatest Liverpool players Before diving into the Top 10 as featured on Liverpool’s X account, Thompson offered some honorable mentions: Graeme Souness, Robbie Fowler, Virgil van Dijk, Phil Neal, and Ian Callaghan.Those names missing out just shows how packed with talent this list of Liverpool’s greatest players going to be. Ray Clemence “What a goalkeeper, still the greatest goalkeeper that I think played for Liverpool.” A wall behind the defense during the club’s initial European conquests.7.

Mo Salah Photo by Ben Roberts – Danehouse/Getty Images“Yes, he’s got to be in it. Has got to be in the top four.” Liverpool’s all-time record goalscorer whose predatory instincts were unparalleled.3.