Liverpool's best starting XI after the closure of the…

Liverpool's best starting XI after the closure of the summer transfer window

With the transfer window now slammed shut until January, Jurgen Klopp saw four new players added to his Liverpool squad, but parts of the fanbase are unhappy and frustrated at the decision not to bring in further fresh faces.

After the pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni ended in early June with the Frenchman opting to go to Real Madrid, Liverpool seemed short of ideas as far as midfield acquisitions.

With injuries ravaging Liverpool and key players being out of form in the early stages of the season, the Reds already have a mountain to climb in the Premier League. However, this starting XI is more than capable of competing with any side in the league.

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

What else needs to be said for Liverpool's number one? Even when the Reds are at their best, he is one of the most important players in the side and has saved points on a number of occasions. The best.

Right-back: Trent Alexander-Arnold

The 23-year-old has won all there is to win in club football and he is only going to improve, despite a shaky start to the season. The right-back is key to how Liverpool operate and when he is at his creative best, so are the Reds.

Centre back: Ibrahima Konate

The Frenchman has been missed this season and his return can't come soon enough - the Liverpool defence looks exposed without him. Even the great Virgil van Dijk could benefit from Konate's return and that may be the biggest compliment that could be paid to him.

Centre back: Virgil van Dijk

You know things aren't right when even Van Dijk is coming in for criticism. Perhaps his worst game in a Liverpool shirt came in the loss at Old Trafford. The Dutchman would benefit from more protection from midfield and a settled partner, but he is still the best around.

Left-back: Andy Robertson

Another who is lacking in form and even lost his place in the draw against Everton on Saturday, but Robertson is still in Liverpool's best XI. The left-back is one of the best when he is at his marauding best down the left side.

Midfield: Fabinho

One of the most important players to this Liverpool side is the Brazilian in the middle of the pitch as he is often the glue between the whole team. Fabinho offers the last line of defence before the defence could get exposed.

Midfield: Harvey Elliott

An outside shot for England's World Cup squad? The 19-year-old has probably been Liverpool's best player so far this season from the midfield position. Imagine how good he'd be if the Reds were at their fluid attacking best. Elliott is the future of this Liverpool side.

Midfield: Thiago Alcantara

No midfielder in Liverpool's ranks can do what Thiago can and that is why he is so important. His injury against Fulham has derailed the Reds somewhat, but his imminent return offers a huge boost for Klopp.

Attack: Luis Diaz

The Colombian is the one man who simply cannot be left out of this Liverpool attack at the moment. Since his arrival from Porto in January, Diaz has been electric and looks up to the impossible task of replacing Sadio Mane.

Attack: Diogo Jota

Has Darwin Nunez done enough to warrant a starting role in the Liverpool side since his arrival from Benfica? No. We've seen glimpses of the talent, but his three-match ban didn't help matters. Jota, on the other hand, has been nothing short of superb since moving from Wolves and will be huge after his return from injury.

Attack: Mohamed Salah

Liverpool's best player. The Egyptian is yet to be firing on all cylinders as a slight tweak to his position looks to have been made with him staying out wide more often. Salah at his best when in and around the box, where chances will fall his way.

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