Liverpool supporters in the Transfer Tavern are delighted that the club has retained their status as a Champions League team, a reputation they hope to maintain this forthcoming season.

Jurgen Klopp did extraordinarily well to secure Champions League football for the Reds in the face of the fierce competition last season; now our resident Liverpool supporters are hopeful that their team can maintain qualification for the world’s most prestigious club tournament this season.

The German manager has already begun the process of recruiting talent having purchased Mohammed Salah on a club-record transfer from Roma and Chelsea’s Dominic Solanke.

They’re widely anticipated to further strengthen their squad this season with the likes of RB Leipzig’s Naby Keita and Southampton’s Virgil Van Dijk linked with transfers to the Merseyside club.

Our landlord has decided to take a look at TWO Liverpool players that must start their Premier League fixture against Watford on the opening day of the new season…..

Mohammed Salah

Liverpool’s club record signing had an exceedingly prolific season with AS Roma in Italy last season.

The 25-year-old scored an astonishing total of 15 goals and provided 11 assists in the Serie A as his side finished four points adrift of Champions Juventus.

The former Chelsea player has been the subject of great enthusiasm since his arrival on Merseyside, an addition that will certainly augment the quality of Klopp’s attacking options.

Having spent time at Chelsea, the Egyptian winger is accustomed to the physicality that the Premier League displays and our resident Reds supporters hope his Liverpool career will emulate the achievements he attained at Roma, as opposed to South West London.

To maximise his influence, he must feature at the earliest opportunity.

Joel Matip

Despite being hindered by injury, Joel Matip testified his status as Liverpool’s most influential defender last season.

The 25-year-old’s presence evidently enhanced the quality and solidity of the Reds’ defence, and our Liverpool supporters are hoping that the Cameroon international can improve on the progress he attained during his first season with the club.

His tackling and intercepting abilities are his primary qualities, and his measured approach to defending ensures that he produces several impressive performances.

Klopp is surely  keen on bolstering his defensive ranks, Virgil Van Dijk is a name that has featured prominently in the press.

Whoever Klopp decides to sign he must ensure that they develop a partnership with Joel Matip.

Thus, he must start against Watford on the opening day of the new season.

Are you happy with our choices? Let us know your thoughts Liverpool fans!