Liverpool’s top players are being recognized for their exceptional performances this season, with Alan Shearer naming his Team of the Season so far. The Reds have been impressive under new head coach Arne Slot, leading the Premier League and Champions League standings, as well as continuing their League Cup campaign.
Shearer has selected four Liverpool players in his team: Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Ryan Gravenberch. While their inclusion is well-deserved, there are questions about whether other Liverpool players have been overlooked. Statistically, only Van Dijk ranks highly according to WhoScored’s average ratings system, with players like Noussair Mazraoui and Bukayo Saka also performing well in their positions.
Two notable omissions from Shearer’s team are Luis Diaz and Ibrahima Konate. Diaz has been a key player for Liverpool, contributing goals and assists, while Konate has been solid in defense. Their absence highlights the challenges of selecting the most in-form players across the league.
To make room for Diaz and Konate, Shearer would need to make some tough decisions, such as shifting Salah to the left wing and including Bryan Mbeumo on the right. Additionally, players like Nikola Milenkovic and Ola Aina have also made strong cases for inclusion based on their performances for their respective clubs.
Alexander-Arnold’s exclusion from Shearer’s team is another point of discussion, as the talented defender has been a consistent performer for Liverpool. However, with only one league assist this season, there may be a sense that he has lost some of his attacking prowess.
Overall, Shearer’s Team of the Season reflects the competitive nature of the Premier League, with multiple standout players vying for recognition. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how players continue to perform and whether there will be any changes to Shearer’s lineup.
