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Liverpool fans have experienced a lot of joy lately. Even though the Merseysiders ended their 2020/21 campaign without laying their hands on a single trophy, they managed to bring home the coveted UEFA Champions League and Premier League trophies in consecutive years prior to the previous one.
With the latest season kicking off, Jurgen Klopp and his platoon look ready to regain what they believe is theirs. Now that domestic football has come to a halt following the international break, by taking a look at the league table, we can see the Reds occupying the 5th spot.
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Grabbing 7 points from 3 games (2W, 1D), Liverpool matches Manchester United & Chelsea (3rd and 4th places respectively) in terms of points and goal difference. The coach and fans believe Liverpool can topple other favorites to claim the trophy yet again.
But before that, let's take a look at;
Weekly wages of Liverpool players this season.
Source: Spotrac
#27 Caoimhin Kelleher — £6,000/week
Joining Liverpool's youth setup in 2015, Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher ascended the ladder from being the club's third-choice keeper to now a subordinate to Alisson Becker.
A series of impressive performances in the early stages of the Champions League last year handed the 22-year-old an opportunity to guard the LFC goal post in a Premier League game.
Signing a long-term contract until 2026, Kelleher earns a £6,000 a week.
#26 Harvey Elliott — £7,500/week
In the recently concluded Premier League game where the Reds drew against a 10-man-Chelsea at Anfield, Harvey Elliott stood out.
The youngster arrived from Fulham before being loaned out to Blackburn Rovers. However, Liverpool scouts couldn't keep him away for long. A top performance in the Championship compelled management to bring back Harvey Elliott.
He is now a regular starter for Klopp and earns £7,500/week in return.
#25 Curtis Jones — £7,500/week
Curtis Jones has to be the frontliner when it comes to Liverpool's collection of young talents.
A major element and also the captain of Klopp's young team, Curtis Jones, is expected to shine in the Red jersey for years to come. Regular appearances last season paved the way for Curtis to exhibit his dribbling and goal scoring prowess.
In July 2020, he signed a contract tying him to Anfield until 2024.
#24 Loris Karius — £25,000/week
Karius' life hasn't been the same ever since that fateful UEFA Champions League final. He went on from being Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper to the club's record arrival — Alisson's backup.
Karius is now further relegated to the 4th-choice. However, the German still is a part of Liverpool's pay-roll with a salary of £25,000/week.
#23 Neco Williams — £25,000/week
The 21-year-old starlet is one of the best young guns possessed by Jurgen Klopp. A regular face in Liverpool's youth outings, Neco WIlliams was an integral part of the club's EFL cup victory over Arsenal.
Neco Williams is expected to find a permanent place in Liverpool in the near future. The Welsh international is contracted until 2025 with wages upto £25,000 per week.
#22 Andrew Robertson — £50,000/week
Andrew Robertson was one of the keys to Liverpool's robust gameplay. Running up and down the flank tirelessly makes him one of, if not the best, within the LFC squad.
A regular starter for Jurgen Klopp, Robertson has made a massive contribution to his club's recent triumphs. The Scottish international extended his service to the club by signing a new contract that earns him £50,000/week.
#21 Adrián — £58,000/week
The man behind Liverpool's 2019 UEFA Super Cup triumph, Adrián San Miguel del Castillo, joined the club as a free agent in 2019.
Despite being error-prone, Adrián has the backing of his manager, Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool managed to win all 11 of their games while the Andalusian guarded their goal post last term.
Even though he has fallen down the pecking order, Adrián got a contract extension ahead of the 2021/22 season.
#20 Konstantinos Tsimikas — £60,000/week
Current Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who has proven his capability to work around budding talent at Dortmund, has carried the same skillset to Anfield.
Entrusting prodigy Konstantinos Tsimikas, the LFC gaffer deployed the Greek international over in-form Andrew Roberston in the first two league games. Klopp's decision was just as fine as the 25-year-old went onto impress everybody.
#19 Divock Origi — £60,000/week
The man who played a major part in Liverpool's 2019 Champions League success — Divock Origi — remains with the Reds after speculation of him moving away.
The Belgian is known to shine during clutch moments and has always come up big in crucial matches. Origi penned a new contract in 2019 and collects £60,000 per week as wages.
#18 Ibrahima Konate — £70,000/week
To add depth and quality to their defensive side, Liverpool brought the French center-back Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig for an amount believed to be around £36 million.
Konate has proved his worth in the Bundesliga over the course of four years and will be manager Jurgen Klopp's go-to-person in injury situations or tactical switches.
#17 Nathaniel Phillips — £70,000/week
Nathaniel Phillips, who made over 20 appearances for the first team the previous season has been offered a long-term contract by Liverpool just a day ago.
Despite having a handful of gruesome centre-back options in Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate, Klopp believes Nathaniel Phillips is a valued addition to the squad.
#16 Takumi Minamino — £75,000/week
Even though Minamino has failed to put up a show in front of the Kop, his pre-season brilliance gives them a ray of hope.
In the former J1 League star's defense, his settling period with the Merseysiders was hurdled by COVID and the sudden return made him clueless and confused. With Firmino suffering an injury blow, it'll be the right time for Takumi Minamino to milk the opportunity.
#15 Joe Gomez — £75,000/week
Joe Gomez helped Liverpool successfully endure an injury-laden tenure. He stepped up each time Jurgen Klopp was left to face the unavailability of players.
Acing multiple roles in the backline, Joe Gomez is tipped to be one of the most crucial assets at the Reds' command despite his own struggles with injuries. His contract expires in 2024.
#14 Diogo Jota — £90,385/week
Diogo Jota didn't take much time to settle into his first 'big club'. Within a year since his arrival, the Portuguese has earned the crowd support that many can only wish for.
Jota has opened Liverpool's scoring account this season and it is expected of this 24-year-old to find the net regularly alongside assisting Liverpool's main man up front — Mohamed Salah.
#13 Joel Matip — £100,000/week
Bringing experience to the Liverpool side, Joel Matip is truly an inspirational figure within Liverpool's training grounds. Alongside Virgil van Dijk, his partner at the heart of defense, Joel Matip broke numerous records in the LFC's title-winning season.
Despite spending a considerable amount of time in recovery in the past couple of seasons, Matip never fails to start if he is deemed fit to play.
#12 Sadio Mane — £100,000/week
One of Liverpool's attacking trident — Sadio Mane is the next man on our list. Playing a crucial role in Liverpool's European and domestic uprising, the Senagalese forward earned plaudits and trust from the Liverpool faithful.
Sadio Mane is entering his 6th season with the Merseysiders and remains one of the most revered players within the Premier League at the moment.
#11 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain — £120,000/week
Despite spending the majority of his career at Arsenal, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain switched to Liverpool to quench his thirst for trophies.
Adapting real quick to his new team, the former Gunner's smooth-run was hindered by a serious injury. However, Chamberlain returned to the starting XI following his recovery and continued to enjoy a fair share of playing minutes under Jurgen Klopp.
As of now, the English international is trying to find his place within the squad. But still remains an important member of the squad.
#10 Naby Keïta — £120,000/week
In a recent statement, Liverpool boss Klopp has commented that Naby Keïta is an outstanding player and any team would want him by their side.
An injury-laden past couple of seasons happened to slow down the Guinean international's progression within the club's ranks. Nevertheless, he remains one of the top 10 most-paid players at Liverpool.
#9 James Milner — £140,000/week
A player of sheer commitment, James Milner is widely recognized for his long-term relationships with the clubs he has played with. Spending five seasons at the Etihad, Milner now enters his seventh with Liverpool.
The Liverpool vice-captain is handsomely paid with a wage of £140,000/week and is expected to stay at the club until he hangs his boots.
#8 Jordan Henderson — £140,000/week
Finding himself a place in Liverpool's history books is their captain Jordan Henderson, who led the Reds towards the end of their trophy drought.
After a long-lasting contract negotiation, the club has managed to get their captain's signature on a new contract at the AXA training center.
The new deal keeps Henderson at the club until 2025.
#7 Alisson Becker — £150,000/week
Signing Alisson Becker for billion bucks was worth every penny to the Merseysiders. The arrival of the Brazilian shot-stopper has been a game changer for them.
Alisson rose to become one of the most prominent goalkeepers of the modern within a quick span of time. He rightfully earns a £150,000 per week wage at Liverpool.
#6 Fabinho — £180,000/week
The 27-year-old has been offered a fresh contract by Liverpool, tying him with the club until the summer of 2026.
A trustworthy and level-headed midfield in the center of the park, Fabinho has earned numerous praises within the club. Naturally a defensive midfielder, Fabinho aids his defenders with timely interceptions.
#5 Roberto Firmino — £180,000/week
Another important piece of Liverpool's attacking spearhead — Roberto Firmino, undoubtedly has to be in the top 5 list.
Despite being the man to find the back of the net on a regular basis for the Reds, Roberto Firmino's expertise lies in supporting Mohamed Salah in the final third. Though injury has made the Brazilian's current season look difficult, we all know it's just a matter of time until we see the number 9 start for his club.
#4 Trent Alexander-Arnold — £180,000/week
Wreaking havoc by pairing with Mohamed Salah on the right flank, Trent Alexander-Arnold has evolved to be one of the most dangerous full-backs in football right now.
We can say he single-handedly changed the way people perceived the EPL wing-backs. Liverpool will do their best to retain their star youngster and thus, he is handsomely paid to remain with the club.
#3 Thiago Alcántara — £200,000/week
Alcántara signed for Liverpool after kissing on almost every trophy at Bayern Munich. The deal was labeled an absolute bargain by pundits for the LFC.
The midfielder, though, is yet to be a regular on the scoresheet, his infinite potential helps Liverpool trust their man. Pocketing £200,000 per week, Alcántara is one of the two second-most paid players at Liverpool.
#2 Mohamed Salah — £200,000/week
Words can only describe little of what Liverpool and Mohamed Salah have achieved with each other. After spending mediocre stints at various clubs, the Egyptian international's success skyrocketed with the Reds.
Breaking records, scoring goals and winning titles, Salah arguably played the most important part in Liverpool's recent successes.
#1 Virgil Van Dijk — £220,000/week
Liverpool's wall of defense and their most-priced possession — Virgil van Dijk — is the club's most paid player. And rightfully so!
His absence had cost the club a lot during the previous season. Hence, the Dutchman's return is what fans are celebrating the most this term.
Lauded as one of the best center-backs at the moment, Virgil van Dijk is also an influential figure in Liverpool's dressing room.
