Liverpool have endured a difficult campaign, even with several high-profile names in their squad.
Hugo Ekitike made an impact from the bench on Monday, finding the net against Barnsley in the FA Cup.
The French striker has adapted well to life in England, and you could argue he’s been the pick of this summer’s transfers.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah’s contract runs until 2026, but he remains one of the game’s top stars despite questions about his long-term future at Anfield.
Alongside Virgil van Dijk, Salah played a key role in Liverpool’s recent Premier League and Champions League triumphs.
Henrik Larsson puts Liverpool star among the world’s elite
Florian Wirtz has started to turn things around in recent months, picking up his form and contributing more goals and assists.
It might be a while before Wirtz is talked about as one of the very best in the game, but Van Dijk has already picked up that kind of recognition from Henrik Larsson.
In a chat with The Overlap, Larsson was asked to pick out the best players right now and all-time greats for each position.
He went with Fabio Cannavaro as the greatest centre-back ever, but for today’s game, he singled out Van Dijk as the top player in that role.
Future Liverpool arrival pays tribute to Virgil van Dijk
Van Dijk has become an iconic figure at Anfield, but as he nears the end of his playing days, the club is already planning ahead.
Liverpool have secured a deal for Ifeanyi Ndukwe, who will join the Under-21 squad in the 2026/27 season.
Ndukwe has made no secret of his admiration for Van Dijk and should be eager to work with him when he eventually joins up with the team.
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