
With the new Premier League season just a few days away, Liverpool look like they have completed their business for the summer, at least in terms of transfers coming in.
But do they now have enough players to compete in each of the four competitions they're competing in this year?
Goalkeepers
Starting from the back - Simon Mignolet had a poor second season for Brendan Rodgers' side, and as a result, many fans wanted to see him replaced by Christmas.
However, despite showing his nerves early on in the season, Mignolet's performances turned around drastically after he was temporarily dropped, and the fans were certaintly shown how good a 'keeper Mignolet is at his best.
The Belgian only just missed out on the Golden Glove, but had a much better second season - and will undoubtedly be first-choice again this year.
In an attempt to push Mignolet to maintain his best form, Liverpool brought in former Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Adam Bogdan on a free transfer.
Although he may not be the high-profile keeper the fans wanted to see come in and challenge for the gloves, he will certainly push Mignolet to be a better keeper and could even challenge him for a first team place if the no.22's form falters
Defence
Liverpool have purchased two defenders this summer, Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton, and Joe Gomez from Charlton Athletic.
Clyne replaced Glen Johnson, who left Liverpool earlier in the summer. When the season starts, it seems Clyne will be the only natural right-back in the team who will be fit. Jon Flanagan is still out injured, but when he returns he can operate at right or left-back.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with Lucas Digne throughout the summer. However, it seems that a deal for the PSG man is unlikely to go through - meaning Alberto Moreno will likely remain first-choice down the left.
The Spaniard had a tentative debut season, but fans still want him at the club given his potential. But, the fans would also like to see someone compete with him, so he can be more consistent.
Gomez was bought as a centre-back, but during pre-season he has shown he can slot in at left-back for the Reds. This may be the reason why the club opted not to pursue a deal for a new left-back, and it is widely expected that the young Englishman will start on the weekend, against Stoke City.
With Moreno and Gomez competing against each other, it should be expected that they will rotate during different competitions, so that both players get a decent amount of playing time.
In the centre of defence, Liverpool effectively have five centre-backs to choose from. Martin Skrtel, Dejan Lovren, Mamadou Sakho, Kolo Toure and Gomez are all in contention to form the two man partnership at the back.
The fans choice would be to see Skrtel and Sakho start most of the games this season, but Brendan Rodgers could opt to start Lovren ahead of the Frenchman.
The defence was constantly changed last year, and it could be the same again, this season. However, if one player does not perform, there are plenty of options to replace them, which is a positive. The lack of depth at left-back may prove troublesome.
Midfield
Following the departure of captain Steven Gerrard, Liverpool brought in James Milner on a free, to try and replace some of the experience that Gerrard took with him.
The Reds also brought in Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino as an attempt to boost their quality in attacking midfield, though they haven't brought any other midfield reinforcements in.
Rodgers looks set to play a midfield three this season, with two attacking players just behind a lone striker and on the basis of things, they look equipped to do so.
Liverpool's midfield three is likely to contain Jordan Henderson, Milner and Emre Can and then the Reds will also have the option of bringing in players such as Joe Allen and Lucas Leiva, if any of their first-choice midfielders were to get injured.
The two attacking midfielders could consist any of five players. Jordon Ibe, Lazar Markovic, Philippe Coutinho, Adam Lallana and Firmino are all capable of playing there, and help add different qualities to the final third.
Although Ibe and Markovic are wingers, they may have to adapt this season to playing just behind the striker. Almost certainly however, this is where the Reds are best off.
Strikers
Liverpool have heavily invested in strikers this summer. They almost broke their transfer record in signing Christian Benteke from Aston Villa, as well as bringing in Danny Ings from Burnley.
They have also welcomed back Divock Origi from his loan spell and as a welcome added bonus - finally, Liverpool fans have the joy of seeing Daniel Sturridge coming back from injury, in around a month's time.
It is expected that Benteke is to lead the line for Liverpool for the opening games. However that could change when Sturridge returns. They could form a partnership, or could battle each other for a place up-front.
Whatever happens - it is good to see that Liverpool have four quality strikers that can play this season, and they each offer something different - which should help them improve upon their goalscoring woes from last year.
Do Liverpool have enough players?
Liverpool do have enough options in every position to challenge in the Premier League, as well as the other competitions.
As a result of their summer business - they can effectively field two different teams, which will help a lot with fitness, especially with the Reds being in the Europa League.
Also, if Liverpool are struggling in games, they have players who play in different styles, offering the club another way of playing their football, which could be key in certain games.
Whether their squad is enough to really see them challenge for the top-four is debatable, but they have a squad strong enough to fight for some silverware.

