Liverpool is preparing a revolution: Nine players on their way out.

Liverpool prepares for revolution: up to nine players could leave following the departures of Salah and Robertson

The summer at Anfield promises to be explosive. Following the confirmation of the departures of Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson, Liverpool could part ways with up to seven additional players in a genuine overhaul of the squad that Arne Slot will inherit for the next season. The difficult season that the Reds faced seems to have accelerated the decision for a profound restructuring.

According to information reported by the Telegraph, names such as Federico Chiesa, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, and Joe Gomez are on the list of potential transfers. The blacklist also extends to less utilized and forgotten players, such as Harvey Elliot, Rhys Williams, and Calvin Ramsay, who could also leave the club in the city of Merseyside.

The question that stands out is: does it make sense for Liverpool to let go of so many players at once? The answer is not simple. While the need to renew and refresh the squad is clear, such a deep clean could pose serious risks to the stability of the team. Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones, for example, while not undisputed starters, possess enough quality to be valuable assets in Arne Slot’s lineup, especially in a squad that is still being rebuilt.

From a financial perspective, Liverpool, which spent significant amounts in the transfer market during the last window, may be trying to balance the books by accepting the sale of players capable of generating substantial revenue, even if it means losing some talent in the short term. Mac Allister, the Argentine international who shone at Brighton before arriving at Anfield, is one such case.

Regarding the midfield situation, the analysis from former Reds idol Jamie Carragher leaves no doubt that changes are necessary. The former England international highlighted Mac Allister’s struggles throughout matches, emphasizing the need to strengthen the central area of the pitch. “The longer he spends in each game, the more difficulties Mac Allister has, and that is a real problem for Liverpool in midfield. It’s something they have to resolve this summer,” Carragher stated in comments to Sky Sports.

This potential overhaul of Liverpool’s squad could radically transform a team that, until recently, was seen as one of the most competitive in the Premier League. The departure of Salah and Robertson is already a shock in itself, but the exit of up to seven additional players could mean a complete rebuild that Arne Slot will have to manage expertly to keep the Reds competing at the highest level.

With the transfer market opening at full speed, Liverpool fans and football lovers in general cannot lose sight of the club’s next steps, which is preparing for a summer of profound changes and crucial decisions for the immediate future of the Reds in England and Europe.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.