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Liverpool’s Champions League campaign ended in disappointment against Paris Saint-Germain last week, exposing many weaknesses that must be addressed this summer.

Despite securing a minimal victory at Parc des Princes, the lack of a clinical striker, a true holding midfielder, and a reliable left-back left the team struggling for more than 160 minutes across both legs.

Just looking at xG, it’s clear that Liverpool had everything needed to advance, but their final touch and wasteful finishing at Anfield made all the difference.



Expected Goals and Performances

Despite creating so many chances, Liverpool’s finishing let them down, especially in the second leg, where they registered an xG of 1.64 compared to PSG’s 2.56.

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Strength in Every Position

The PSG defeat was a clear reminder of just how important balance is in football—something Roy Keane once described as “boys against men.” Vitinha ran the show in midfield like a prime Zidane, barely breaking a sweat, with Liverpool offering no real resistance.

Every second ball seemed to fall his way, showing exactly why Liverpool need a guy like Fabinho sitting in front of the defence—someone to break up play, win duels, and stop elite midfields from running the game on their terms.

With the summer transfer window approaching, Liverpool can’t afford to miss out on top-quality signings for these key positions.

Julian Alvarez

Liverpool’s need is obvious—a striker who guarantees 20+ goals and presses relentlessly.

Everything about him is elite, his movement, finishing, and a will to press defenders, making him a dream fit for Arne Slot’s system.

A front three of Salah, Díaz, and Alvarez would bring the kind of fluidity and intensity that Liverpool have lacked all these years.

He’s proven on the biggest stage—a World Cup winner, a Champions League star performer, and a player who delivers when it matters most.

If Liverpool want him, they have the pull to make it happen.

Jorrel Hato

Defensive depth has been a major concern, and with questions over Andy Robertson’s long-term fitness, Liverpool need a left-back who can lock down the position for years to come.

Many were talking about Milos Kerkez, but Slot’s likely choice would be Hato, a teenage sensation at Ajax, who has already shown maturity way beyond his years.

Strong in duels, composed on the ball, and versatile enough to slot in as a left-sided center-back, he could provide the defensive security Liverpool have lacked in big games.

Florian Wirtz

Creativity in midfield has been an issue, especially when breaking down compact defenses.

Salah staying or leaving changes nothing—Wirtz is the kind of player Liverpool must bring in.

The German international thrives in tight spaces, has the ability to carry the ball forward, and consistently delivers killer final passes.

Whether playing as an attacking midfielder or drifting wide to create overloads, he would give Liverpool a new dimension in attack—something they’ve been missing since prime Coutinho days.

The only potential dilemma is Harvey Elliott, as both he and Wirtz are left-footed and favor similar positions.

While names like Morten Frendrup, João Gomes, and Martín Zubimendi have all been linked, it’s unclear if any of them would truly solve the problem.

Frendrup has energy, Gomes adds grit, and Zubimendi offers composure, but none are proven at the very top level.

If Liverpool want to control games instead of chasing them, they need a midfielder who can win duels, dictate play, and stop top teams from running the midfield.

But, finding a player of that caliber won’t come cheap, and knowing Liverpool’s board, this saga could drag on longer than it should.

Defensive Uncertainty and Van Dijk’s Decision

With both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk still weighing their options, Liverpool’s defensive stability is in question.

Finding a true replacement for Van Dijk is nearly impossible—there’s simply no one on the market with his mix of leadership, composure, and dominance.