Liverpool have been on a good run lately. Four players are in the top 20 in the world, which has made the hearts of Reds fans happy. But what's the mystery behind this? Let's take a look at it today and see how these gods broke into the top 20.
The four kings of the Red Army, each with unique skills. Salah, the pharaoh of Egypt, is simply a goal machine. You see, FourFourTwo magazine ranked him in 7th place, just behind Mbappe and Vinicius. It's not for free. Salah's shot, tsk, as if it had opened a plug-in, the fans' eyes were straight. He can top half of the offensive line alone, and the opponent's defenders are probably afraid of meeting him in their dreams.
Speaking of Alisson, the Brazil goalkeeper is simply the anchor of Liverpool's backline. Look at his save, his pass, his unmistakable aura, tsk, he deserves to be the world's top goalkeeper. FourFourTwo magazine has said, without Alisson, where would Liverpool be where it is today? This is not an exaggeration. Come to think of it, if Alisson hadn't been there, Liverpool's backline would have leaked like a sieve.
Let's talk about Arnold again. This lad is a real Liverpool babybump. Coach Slote has put a lot of effort into him, not only attacking well, but also getting tougher and tougher defensively. The current Alexander-Arnold is simply Liverpool's all-round warrior, both offensive and defensive. You see him running back and forth on the wing, that cross, that long-range shot, tsk, he is simply an artist in the full-back world.
Van Dijk has dropped a bit in the rankings this year, but this big man is not a vegetarian. Not to mention the height advantage, the key is his insight and command ability, which is simply the reassurance of the Liverpool backline. Every time the game reaches a critical moment, who do you see the coach looking for first? Isn't it Van Dijk? This guy is Liverpool's Dinghaishen Needle, with him, the backline has the backbone.
Speaking of which, we have to mention Coach Slote. This Netherlands handsome guy really has a set. How do you see him playing? Veterans and newcomers use it together, whoever is in good shape is on it, and whoever can create miracles is the protagonist. Hrafenberg, for example, the lad didn't grow too quickly under Slot. Now, he's almost the new core of Liverpool's midfield.
No, FourTwo Magazine is bullish on Liverpool. They feel that if the momentum continues, Liverpool may be able to squeeze more players into the top 20 in the world in the future. Young lads like Louis Díaz and Hrafenberg are all hopes for the future.
But then again, who can say for sure that football is a thing? The future of Salah, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk and other big names is, to be honest, really a bit hanging. However, as long as Liverpool maintain this momentum and continue to attract world-class talent, there will be no good things to watch.
You see, Liverpool's transfer strategy in recent years has been quite shrewd. Coupled with the continuous growth of its own players, no, its position in the Premier League and even European football has been consolidated a lot. If this is a different team, how can you have such good luck?
At the end of the day, it's no coincidence that Liverpool have four players in the top 20 in the world. You see Coach Slote, who has brought a new atmosphere to the team since he came. The style of the team has changed, the spirit has improved, and even the sense of mission is different. Alexander-Arnold is a player under him, and the more he plays, the more he plays.
Van Dijk may have dropped a point in the rankings, but don't underestimate him. In the Premier League, the Netherlands big man's position is still quite important. Especially for those young players, Van Dijk is a living dictionary, learn from him, and improve quickly.
Speaking of Salah, the Egypt pharaoh is the anchor of Liverpool's attacking line. He proved to the world with his performance that he was worth the price. Look at his footwork, his speed, his scoring efficiency, tsk, it's just a goal machine.
Slot's tactics are really clever. Not only did it give the veterans a new lease of life, but it also created a luxury squad that could wrestle with Europe's top teams. If Liverpool can keep these core players and find a few treasures in the transfer market, then in the past few years, maybe they can really regain the glory of the year.
Now Liverpool fans, that smugness is not mentioned. You listen to them brag: "Our Liverpool are not only in the top ranks, but they are still rushing forward!" That's true. It seems that the future of the Red Army is really exciting!