3 Liverpool Players to Target in Your Fantasy Premier League Squad as Mohamed Salah Leads the Pack
Liverpool are just seven days away from kicking off their Premier League season. For Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, this also means it’s time to finalise your squads. Liverpool’s lineup offers plenty of tempting picks, especially under the management of Arne Slot.
Mohamed Salah remains the jewel in Liverpool’s crown,and the priciest asset in FPL this season. Tagged at a whopping £14.5 million, he is not only Liverpool’s most expensive player but the highest-priced midfielder in the entire game.
With new faces arriving at Anfield, choosing your FPL picks can be tricky. Here’s a breakdown of three Liverpool players worth investing in as you prepare your fantasy team.
Mohamed Salah
No surprises here—Salah is top of the list. Despite his hefty £14.5 million price tag, he’s the first name on any Liverpool fan’s FPL team sheet.
Preseason performances suggest Salah remains central to Liverpool’s attacking threat. His development into an elite playmaker continues, consistently creating chances for his teammates.
“There was a chance to give a spot kick to 17-year-old Will Wright in preseason, who had only signed for Liverpool earlier in the day — but rather than support the fairytale, Salah asserted the pecking order.”
That alone tells you everything about his leadership and confidence.
Even with new signings like Alexander Isak potentially shaking up the forward line, Salah’s role remains pivotal. If anything, Isak’s arrival could free Salah up as an assist machine, boosting his FPL appeal. And don’t expect him to lose his penalty duties anytime soon, which will add to his point haul.
Florian Wirtz
Recommending a fresh signing so soon is unusual in FPL circles, but Wirtz could be an exception.
Priced at a reasonable £8.5 million, Wirtz offers great value. His Bundesliga stats speak for themselves—10 goals and 13 assists in 31 league games last season. If he can maintain anything close to that form in the Premier League, he’ll be a steal.
Liverpool clearly sees Wirtz as a player who can “scale up” his performance at Anfield.
While penalties are off the table for him now, his creative output and goal threat remain promising. Having both Wirtz and Salah in your squad will take up a sizeable chunk of your budget, but for a team that scored 86 goals last season, it’s a solid investment.
Milos Kerkez
This pick requires a bit more caution. Preseason hints that Kerkez could start at left-back over Andy Robertson, which would make him a strong defensive option.
Last season, Liverpool kept 14 clean sheets, and Kerkez was one of the top-scoring defenders during his time at Bournemouth, with two goals and six assists.
His £6.0 million price tag reflects his potential, especially if he can match or even approach Robertson’s assist numbers.
“Ultimately, DefCons are capped at two points per game, whereas a single assist is worth three (and a goal is worth six).” This means attacking contributions could make Kerkez more valuable than you might expect for a defender.
Honorable Mentions
- Virgil van Dijk: A dependable pick, especially with the new DefCon scoring. Last season, he was the third highest-scoring defender.
- Jeremie Frimpong: A more attacking option but faces competition for his spot.
- Dominik Szoboszlai: At £6.5 million, he’s a budget-friendly midfielder with potential for attacking returns.
- Cody Gakpo: With Luis Diaz gone, Gakpo’s £7.5 million price tag makes him a player to watch.
- Harvey Elliott: Could be a bargain if he secures a Premier League move.
- Alexander Isak: If signed, Isak would be a must-have at £10.5 million.
