3. Ryan Gravenberch and Ibrahima Konaté leveling up
Some of the best stories to come out of Liverpool so far this season has been the sensational form of these two players. Ibou briefly touched this level before, but his consistency had been one of the issues, so much so that he lost his place in the XI to Jarell Quansah down the stretch last season.
However, this term the big Frenchman has been impervious at the back, so much so that he has done a lot of the heavy lifting for Virgil van Dijk, which in turn has kept our Captain fresh.
It was unfortunate he was injured at the end of the Real Madrid victory after yet another strong performance and it should not be a surprise a few more goals have been conceded by Liverpool since that time.
The sooner Konate can get healthy again will be a huge lift to the defense and the club will be better off. Now, we turn our attention to the new budding star, Gravenberch.
He has a strong case for being the best midfielder in the Premier League on current form as he has become indispensable for Arne Slot.
His ability to break up play, read passing lanes and shift from defense to attack in a one fluid motion is certainly a wonderful thing to behold. He has been the lynchpin for Liverpool's resurgence this season.
He has truly unlocked his potential this season and we are seeing the rewards of that before our eyes.