Although they are the reigning Premier League champions, they are certainly not complacent.
Liverpool has been one of the most proactive teams during the initial phase of the 2025 summer transfer window, as Arne Slot assembles a squad that could potentially be the frontrunners for the title in the upcoming season.
The Dutch manager has already finalized the acquisition of Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike, and the new club record signing Florian Wirtz, which are all nearly completed.
Additionally, speculation continues regarding the pursuit of a new striker, particularly Alexander Isak, as well as a centre-back to address the gap left by the departing Jarell Quansah.
The depth of talent that Slot will have at his disposal is expected to be nothing short of remarkable.
The formation he decides to employ will likely fluctuate throughout the next season, influenced by player fitness and fixture congestion.
Nevertheless, should he finalize all the rumored transfers, there are three particularly fascinating formations he might consider implementing.
While the Reds predominantly maintained the same formation during the previous season, the recent signings may provide the champions with an opportunity to adopt a slightly more versatile approach than before.
The possible addition of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi could establish a strong back three alongside Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk, supported by the reliable goalkeeper Alisson.
This setup would grant Frimpong and Kerkez greater liberty to advance as wing-backs, allowing them to exhibit their offensive capabilities, aligning closely with the midfield pairing of Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch, who excelled last season.
Wirtz is expected to occupy a position in the front three, specifically on the left flank, while Mohamed Salah will undoubtedly retain his position on the right, serving as the primary goal-scoring threat.
With Darwin Nunez’s departure seeming inevitable, this opens up a spot for Isak to take the central role, although it is unlikely that there would be much competition for that position.
Certainly, it is quite possible that Slot believes, “If it isn’t broken, do not attempt to fix it.” In that scenario, the 4-3-3 formation may persist.
Conor Bradley might be more appropriately positioned at the back, potentially taking precedence over Frimpong, as Konate and Van Dijk maintain their partnership.
This arrangement would also provide Dominik Szoboszlai with a chance to participate in a midfield trio, although it appears to be a pivotal season for the Hungarian.
Naturally, the other two central players would remain unchallenged, while Salah and Wirtz would once again occupy positions on either flank of the attack, with Isak once more asserting his presence in the central area.
Alternatively, Slot could find a way of making Wirtz a more standard number 10 by utilising a 4-2-3-1 system.
While Guehi could partner Van Dijk in the middle and Robertson could also keep his spot at left-back, one surprise inclusion could be goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who was signed last summer but returned to Valencia on loan.
The Georgian is already being earmarked as the long-term replacement for Alisson, and if the Brazilian struggles with injuries, the new shotstopper could be handed his chance.
With Wirtz moving to the ten, and Isak surely earning a starting berth should he be signed, it would mean that there is a space for someone on the left.
While this could be used for someone like Cody Gakpo, it may well be new boy Ekitike who plays there.
While seemingly brought into to play as the focal point, he may have to take the route that many budding young strikers do and shift out wide to accomodate for the more experienced Swede.