2023 Liverpool Pre-Match Jersey – Large

1. Season Overview – Liverpool 2022/23

The 2022/23 season was a challenging and transitional campaign for Liverpool FC under Jürgen Klopp.

• Premier League: Liverpool finished 5th, missing out on Champions League qualification for the first time since 2016. Inconsistency, injuries, and midfield struggles defined the league campaign, though the Reds rallied late with an 11-match unbeaten run.

• Domestic Cups: As holders, Liverpool were eliminated early in both the FA Cup (fourth round vs. Brighton) and the Carabao Cup (fourth round vs. Manchester City).

• European Competitions: Liverpool reached the Champions League Round of 16, where they were defeated by Real Madrid (6–2 aggregate).

• Key Storylines:

  • The arrivals of Darwin Núñez, Cody Gakpo (mid-season), and Luis Díaz’s return from injury were pivotal in reshaping the attack.

  • Midfield fatigue and defensive lapses plagued the team.

  • Klopp initiated the beginnings of a rebuild, laying the foundation for the squad refresh that would define 2023/24.

The 2023 pre-match jersey was worn by Liverpool players during warm-ups throughout the second half of the 2022/23 season. Designed by Nike, it featured a black base with red and anthracite patterns, carrying a modern streetwear-inspired look aligned with Liverpool’s brand identity.

2. Player’s Impact – 2022/23 Season

• Mohamed Salah: The standout, with 30 goals in all competitions — his sixth consecutive 20+ goal season for the club.

• Alisson Becker: Liverpool’s most consistent performer, with match-saving displays throughout a turbulent defensive year.

• Virgil van Dijk & Trent Alexander-Arnold: Leaders at the back, though both faced criticism during poor stretches. Trent was notably reinvented in an inverted full-back role late in the season, sparking a strong finish.

• Darwin Núñez: In his debut season, scored 15 goals, showing flashes of raw attacking threat.

• Cody Gakpo: Arrived in January and became an important central attacker, especially in pressing and link play.

While not tied to one player, the 2023 pre-match top connects with this squad’s resilience and Klopp’s early rebuild.

3. Full Squad List – Liverpool 2022/23

Manager: Jürgen Klopp

Goalkeepers:

• Alisson Becker

• Caoimhín Kelleher

• Adrián

Defenders:

• Virgil van Dijk

• Ibrahima Konaté

• Joël Matip

• Joe Gomez

• Andy Robertson

• Kostas Tsimikas

• Trent Alexander-Arnold

• Nathaniel Phillips

• Calvin Ramsay

Midfielders:

• Jordan Henderson

• Fabinho

• Thiago Alcântara

• James Milner

• Harvey Elliott

• Curtis Jones

• Naby Keïta

• Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

• Arthur Melo (loan)

• Stefan Bajčetić

Forwards:

• Mohamed Salah

• Darwin Núñez

• Cody Gakpo

• Luis Díaz

• Diogo Jota

• Roberto Firmino (final season at the club)

• Fabio Carvalho