Liverpool could finally be reunited with Gini Wijnaldum and two other Jurgen Klopp favourites
Some recognizable faces will be back at Liverpool with the club’s return to the Europa League.
When Liverpool participates in the competition the following season, it is yet to be seen how seriously they will treat the Europa League.
Going all the way in 2023–2024 would officially fill Jurgen Klopp’s trophy cabinet during his time as manager of Liverpool, the only trophy he has not yet won in his nearly eight-year tenure.
Ajax and Villarreal, two teams the Reds recently faced in the Champions League, are two of the strong teams set to participate in the Europa League next season, so getting to the final in Dublin won’t be easy.
In addition, as will be explained below, a number of former Liverpool players may compete for this European title by possibly returning to Anfield.
The AS Roma player who won the 2019 Champions League with the Reds signed a contract with them in the summer of 2021. Jose Mourinho is their manager.
The Italian giants, who still have one game remaining in Serie A, are currently sixth and are tied on points with Atalanta. The fifth and sixth-place teams will be guaranteed a place in the Europa League.
If Roma had defeated Sevilla earlier this week in the Europa League final, they would have earned a spot in the Champions League for the upcoming season.
With few opportunities to shine in Ligue 1 this season, Minamino, who is currently a member of Monaco, has struggled. However, out of a possible eight Europa League appearances, only four were given to the Japan international.
Chances may once again be on the table in this competition next year, as the French club is vying for a place in Europe ahead of their final league game of the year this evening. In order to advance to the playoffs, Monaco must defeat Toulouse this evening and hope that fourth-place Lille loses to Troyes or draws against Toulouse.
The Spanish left-back, a two-time Europa League champion, will attempt to increase his accomplishments in 2022–2023.
Sporting Lisbon finished the season in fourth place, narrowly missing the opportunity to compete for a spot in the Champions League. They will be another well-known team competing in Europe’s second-tier competition.
Former Liverpool defender Coates joined Sporting in 2017 and has since been a key member of their defense.
Adam Lallan.
The former Reds midfielder, whose 2022–23 season was cut short by injury, will be eager to make his mark in a competition in which he has previously advanced to the final. Lallana was a key player in this heartbreaking European journey as a member of the Liverpool team that advanced to the championship game in Basel during Klopp’s campaign.
With their first season of European football approaching, Brighton, who placed second in the Premier League behind Liverpool, is getting ready.
The Seagulls and Reds would only be able to play one another should both teams advance to the knockout stage because teams from the same nation cannot be paired together during the group stages.
James Milner.
Considering that James Milner appears to be headed for the South Coast, Liverpool may also face off against him. The veteran midfielder, who is anticipated to sign with Brighton when his deal with the Reds expires at the end of this month, would undoubtedly be welcomed at Anfield if Brighton were to visit for a European match.
Opening up about his decision to leave the club, Milner recently disclosed that those in a position of authority had already made this decision for him and Klopp.
“It would be a shame to give up while you still have some life in you. It is encouraging that Jurgen Klopp, who is a competent manager, still wanted me to be there and expressed confidence in my ability to perform. Even though I haven’t started many games this season, I feel as though I have contributed when needed, the 37-year-old said.
“It is clear from their decision that the club took that. It’s great that I’m in a situation where my manager wanted me to stay, but I finally came to terms with it. “.
