Liverpool 2024-25: start of the season

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According to Opta, Liverpool have a 60.3% chance of winning the championship this season. The team has collected 28 points in the first 11 matches, which is second only to the 2019-20 season in the last 34 years. Ahead is a match against Southampton, who occupy the last place in the table.

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Goalkeeper line: stability at the number one post

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Liverpool's main goalkeeper, Alyson, remains a key figure in the team. However, frequent injuries, as in the 2019-20 season, limit his participation. He has missed more than 10 games over the past two seasons.

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Lineup comparison:

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• - 2019-20: Alyson and his reserve Adrian, who made a few mistakes in important matches.
• - 2024-25: Alison and young star Kelleher, who has already earned a reputation as a reliable understudy.

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Defense: key figures remain

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Three of the four key defenders from the championship season continue to be important: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson. The new centerback pairing of Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate has become one of the most reliable duos in the league.

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Tactical changes:

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• - Arne Slot implemented a strategy with two supporting midfielders and limiting the attacking fullbacks, making the defense more compact.
• - The team's xGA (expected goals conceded) is now at 0.84 per game, the best figure since 2018.

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Midfield: a new era under Slot's leadership

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The midfield is the most changed lineup. Unlike Klopp's functional and reliable midfield (Henderson, Wijnaldum, Milner), the current squad focuses on control and individual skill.

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Key players 2024-25:

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• - Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis McAllister are the new stars of center field.
• - Dominic Soboslai and Curtis Jones have yet to reach their full potential, but are showing progress.

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Attack: new names against legends of the past

Liverpool's attack of 2024 includes five top forwards - Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota. But their performance so far is inferior to Klopp's legendary trio - Salah, Mane, Firmino.

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Interesting facts:

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• - Mohamed Salah is the first player in Europe's top 5 leagues to score 10 goals and 10 assists this season.
• - The legendary trio from 2019 remains a benchmark thanks to their incredible synergy, speed and accuracy.

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Season comparison: who is stronger?

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The 2019-20 lineup remains Liverpool's gold standard, but Slot's team has the potential to surpass their success. The decisive factor is keeping the leaders healthy and stabilizing play in key matches.

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Strengths of 2024-25:

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1. 1. A deep and diverse roster.
2. 2. Tactical flexibility under the guidance of Arne Slot.
3. 3. The phenomenal form of Mohamed Salah.

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Expectations: If Liverpool continue their current form, Slot could lead the club to a second title in the post-Klopp era.