Liverpool’s front-line ready to relish Premier League title defence despite lack of number nine

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Liverpool’s attack remains one of the most formidable in Europe as they prepare for another title defence under Arne Slot. With significant transfer crunch ahead, the forward line is shaping up to blend proven stars with fresh talent. Leading the charge is Mohamed Salah, whose record-breaking season proved he remains undroppable. Next to him, Luis Díaz offers versatility—capable of filling central or wide roles—and is reportedly close to signing a new long-term deal after finishing as the club’s second top scorer last term.

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00:00Liverpool's attack remains one of the most formidable in Europe, as they prepare for

00:06another title defence under Arne Schlott this time.

00:11With significant transfer crunch ahead, the forward line is shaping up to blend proven

00:15stars with fresh talent.

00:17Leading the charge is Mohamed Salah, whose record-breaking season proved he remains undroppable.

00:25Next to him, Luis Diaz offers versatility capable of filling central or wide roles and

00:30is reportedly close to signing a new long-term deal after finishing as the club's second

00:34top scorer last term.

00:36You've got Jota as well, he'll be staying as well and he can do that job so let's not forget

00:40that and maybe he can manage his minutes better than the games where you do need a proper striker

00:45then you play Diogo Jota and the games where you might be able to get by then you leave

00:49him on the bench.

00:51Diogo Jota provides depth and finishing prowess.

00:54Having impressed at Wolves before joining Liverpool in 2020, he took time to adapt but eventually

00:59became a pivotal striker in the domestic double and Champions League finals campaign.

01:06Rewarded with a five-year contract extension, he now earns around £140,000 per week.

01:12His clinical movement and versatility, able to play across the front three, will be vital

01:17for rotation and injury cover.

01:21Darwin Nunes' future is less certain.

01:23Despite flashes of brilliance, he has struggled with consistency and faces interest from Napoli

01:28and Saudi clubs.

01:30Slott's lack of trust in him suggests he may be moved on unless he impressed in pre-season.

01:36As for new reinforcements, Liverpool have already signed Florian Virch.

01:39Jamie Frimponk and Milos Kerkhez are all believed to be eyeing further attackers like Alexander

01:46Izak or Bradley Barkola.

01:48These signings highlight the club's intent to maintain creativity and goals across competition

01:53fronts.

01:54Liverpool enter the new campaign with a potent forward line.

01:58Saladias and Jota are off for continuity while Nunes' place hangs in the balance.

02:04Coupled with incoming talent, Slott has the ingredients to rotate efficiently, sustain attacking threat

02:10and chase silverware deep into the season.

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