When Liverpool completed a historic transfer window with their most lucrative deal of the summer, the majority thought that the Reds would coast to a second straight Premier League title.
However, Arne Slot’s champions are suffering. A 3–0 defeat at Manchester City has soured optimism of a resurgence, with Liverpool down in eighth and eight points behind leaders Arsenal at the November international break.
Slot has encountered a myriad of issues at the start of his sophomore year, primarily surrounding the balance of his team. The Dutchman hasn’t yet successfully integrated the bulk of the Reds’ shiny new toys, but even a return to last season’s dynamics has also failed to yield sustained success.
Simply put, the Liverpool manager doesn’t know his best starting XI. But perhaps FotMob could help? Here is the Reds’ highest-rated team in Slot’s preferred 4-2-3-1 based on FotMob’s Premier League player ratings for the season so far.
