Liverpool dream 2026-27 starting XI as £60m star slots in and Mo Salah replacement signs
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Juventus have emerged as serious suitors for his signature.Giorgi Mamardashvili will in all likelihood step into Alisson's boots, with Freddie Woodman serving as a capable back-up when required this season.Meanwhile, PSG's 24-year-old Lucas Chevalier could represent an astute signing to push Mamardashvili for his place. Conor Bradley has shown glimpses of his potential at full-back but has been hampered by a string of injuries, while Jeremie Frimpong is yet to truly make the position his own.Despite Tottenham Hotspur's defensive frailties throughout this campaign, Pedro Porro stands out as a Premier League-tested defender who possesses many of Alexander-Arnold's qualities.
On the opposite flank, Milos Kerkez has improved enormously since his arrival from Bournemouth last summer, and with Andy Robertson set to leave, the left-back berth is now firmly his to claim.Centre-backs: Virgil van Dijk and Jeremy JacquetIt goes without saying that with so many experienced names heading for the exit at Liverpool, retaining Van Dijk at the heart of their defence is absolutely crucial.The Dutch captain's leadership will prove essential for Slot as he integrates a number of younger talents into the side.While Ibrahima Konate may put pen to paper on fresh terms to remain at Anfield, incoming 20-year-old centre-back Jacquet, who joined the Reds in January for £60million, will in all likelihood be earmarked to partner and develop alongside Van Dijk.Midfield: Dominik Szoboszlai, Elliot Anderson and Florian WirtzThere will be intense competition for Nottingham Forest's Anderson this summer. Curtis Jones appears to have slipped down the pecking order under Slot, while Wataru Endo will in all probability depart the club.While Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton is also in contention to fit into Liverpool's midfield, it's Anderson who could form a partnership with Ryan Gravenberch in a double pivot or assume defensive responsibilities on his own, with the consistently impressive Szoboszlai providing support.Wirtz, despite struggling to justify his £116m valuation thus far, should be granted a roaming role to allow him to demonstrate his undoubted ability.Front three: Michael Olise, Alexander Isak and Hugo EkitikeOn paper, it's a dream proposition.
The Frenchman's campaign has been tragically curtailed by a severe Achilles tendon injury, but his 17 goals in his inaugural season demonstrate the 23-year-old is equal to the challenge.Complimenting them is Alexander Isak. While it's been an imperfect first season for the British record acquisition, the Swede remains one of the most clinical strikers in Europe and it's surely just a question of time before he finds his rhythm and clicks with his new colleagues.Liverpool's dream first XI for 2026/2027: Lucas Chevalier, Virgil van Dijk, Jeremy Jacquet, Pedro Porro, Milos Kerkez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Elliot Anderson, Florian Wirtz, Michael Olise, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.