Premier League 2025-26 preview No 12: Liverpool
Briefly

Liverpool have secured their 20th championship title and are predicted to claim the 21st this season through substantial squad improvements and strategic signings. The anticipated arrival of Alexander Isak, alongside key acquisitions like Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz, strengthens the team significantly. While expectations are high, the emotional impact of Diogo Jota's tragic death on the squad cannot be overlooked. The head coach aims for better rotation this season to mitigate fatigue, particularly after struggling in the previous campaign.
Liverpool kits Champions for a record-equalling 20th time, and by a comfortable margin, first-choice transfer targets secured in an ambitious recruitment drive and the possibility of Alexander Isak arriving too.
Expectations are high at Anfield but any analysis of the club must consider the immeasurable impact of Diogo Jota's tragic death on teammates and colleagues.
On paper Liverpool have upgraded the squad that won the Premier League with four matches to spare and handed Slot greater depth and versatility for his second season.
Liverpool have added pace in both full-back positions with the signings of Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, two parts of a statement transfer window when they spent almost 300m.
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