Liverpool's 2024 has been clearly divided into two halves.
The first match saw the end of Jurgen Klopp's trophy-filled and transformational spell with the Reds. The German last won the admiration of Anfield fans in May, with his side running out at the end of the 2023/24 Premier League season.
Klopp's successor has had a very difficult task, as he has been tasked with motivating a group grieving the loss of their captain. Arne Slott was the coach identified by Liverpool's recruitment team as the ideal candidate to rebuild on impressive foundations.
This proved to be an inspired decision. The first half of the 2024/25 season has been truly exceptional for Liverpool, who lost just once under their new Dutch captain last year.
While 2025 promises to be an even more exciting year for us Liverpool Supporters, let's cast our minds back to the best of 2024 for the Reds.
Liverpool have boasted a host of world-class superstars over the past decade, and many of them stand tall in 2024. Virgil van Dijk has enjoyed a resurgent year, Alisson is still the best goalkeeper on the planet when fit, and Alexis McAllister instantly wowed Anfield with a series-winning goal. Of stellar performances.
However, there can be no doubt that once again, Mohamed Salah He was the Reds' breakout player last year. The relentless Egyptian has produced remarkably consistent performances for Liverpool and could end the current season with the best tally of his career if he maintains his incredibly high standards under Slot for the second half of the season.
His longevity is exceptional and his durability is in equal measure, while still offering the blistering pace and dynamic left foot that has traditionally seen him top Liverpool's goalscoring charts.
Many of them have improved significantly since Slot's arrival but none of them have completely blown away Ryan Gravenberch. The agile but inconsistent Dutchman traveled to Merseyside at the start of Klopp's final season but found adapting to the physicality and energy of the Premier League a challenge.
Transforming Gravenberch into an excellent defensive midfielder wasn't on the 2024 bingo card for many people, but he did it. The 22-year-old has thrived while anchoring Liverpool's engine room, fulfilling the club's clear need for a new number six.
Loud shouts should be heard for Cody Jacobo and Luis Diaz when it comes to Liverpool improving in 2024, but Gravenberch's transformation has been too impressive to ignore.
The end of Klopp's reign was full of happy tales regarding Liverpool's academy prospects. Injuries have meant the club's youngsters have had ample opportunities to impress, and most of them have made positive first impressions on Anfield fans.
While Jarrell Quansah also impressed for Liverpool's first team, emerging from relative anonymity and a brief loan spell in League One, he was primarily a right-back. Connor Bradley Who is the most loved by fans in 2024.
Following a season-long loan to Bolton Wanderers where he was named the club's Player of the Year for 2022/23, the Northern Irishman was immediately given opportunities to play for Liverpool's first team. Filling in for Trent Alexander-Arnold is no easy task, but the 21-year-old has done a very impressive job.
More reminiscent of Andy Robertson than Liverpool's No. 66, Bradley has enjoyed a very successful year, and has now made nearly 40 appearances and provided a fair number of assists for the Reds.
Surprise, surprise. that it Salah Who scored the most goals for Liverpool last year, a regular milestone reached by the 32-year-old.
Salah has scored 29 goals in 44 appearances for Liverpool in 2024, a tally bettered by only six players in Europe's top five leagues and only Erling Haaland in the Premier League.
The Reds' talisman endured a slow end to the last term by his lofty standards, but came alive at the start of Slot's reign. 20 of those 29 goals have come this season – 17 of which have come in the Premier League.
Liverpool were strikingly quiet in the transfer market last year. In fact, they have only signed two senior players, with only Federico Chiesa, signed from Juventus for £12.5m over the summer, appearing for a red shirt.
Arguably Liverpool's most exciting addition is yet to play for his new club, with the summer recruit Giorgi Mamardashvili After returning him on loan to Valencia for the current season. The Georgian goalkeeper is one of the best young goalkeepers in the game and appears to be the natural heir to Alisson's throne with his impressive saves and impressive distribution.
If Liverpool continue on their current trajectory, there will be plenty of moments vying for the title of greatest in 2025. However, there is one moment that stands out from last year.
Liverpool won its last title under Klopp's leadership last February. Winning the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. Van Dijk's 118th-minute header secured a famous win for Liverpool's young side, beating the 'billion-pound bottles'.
While Liverpool were hoping to send Klopp off with more silverware, the dramatic victory marked the last occasion for the legendary Reds manager.
