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Liverpool preseason/July squad rankings: Who’s king?

By Tom Bogert

BASEL, SWITZERLAND - MAY 18: Daniel Sturridge (1st R) of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's first goal with his team mates Roberto Firmino (1st L), Adam Lallana (2nd L) and Philippe Coutinho (2nd R) during the UEFA Europa League Final match between Liverpool and Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park on May 18, 2016 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
BASEL, SWITZERLAND - MAY 18: Daniel Sturridge (1st R) of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's first goal with his team mates Roberto Firmino (1st L), Adam Lallana (2nd L) and Philippe Coutinho (2nd R) during the UEFA Europa League Final match between Liverpool and Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park on May 18, 2016 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) /
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BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND – JULY 08: Joel Matip of Liverpool warms up during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool at Prenton Park on July 8, 2016 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)
BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND – JULY 08: Joel Matip of Liverpool warms up during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool at Prenton Park on July 8, 2016 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images) /

8. Joel Matip

Matip’s first act as a Liverpool player was to unnecessarily sprint out of defense and clatter a player going nowhere on the sidelines for a foul. 28 seconds into his debut.

It’s like he was here for years!

Matip currently has a little niggle of injury but he should be fine by Liverpool’s next round of games this weekend against Barcelona and Mainz, whichever one Klopp sees fit he plays in.

The Cameroonian has partnered Lovren well throughout the preseason and will likely be the pair that starts at The Emirates on opening day of the Premier League season for Liverpool.

Next: 7. Divock Origi

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