(Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Unveiled! Liverpool's 2023/24 Seasonal Architects: Elliott and Nunez Shine BrightAs Li
Unveiled! Liverpool’s 2023/24 Seasonal Architects: Elliott and Nunez Shine Bright
As Liverpool’s season draws to a close, fans are reflecting on the standout performers who have been instrumental in the team’s campaign. With just one game left before bidding farewell to Jurgen Klopp after an illustrious eight-and-a-half years, there’s a mix of emotions among supporters.
Despite securing third place in the Premier League and clinching the Carabao Cup, Liverpool’s quest for a quadruple fell short. However, Klopp and his coaching staff remain optimistic about the progress made in rebuilding the squad.
Drawing inspiration from FourFourTwo’s analysis of the Premier League, we’ve delved into Liverpool’s top chance creators for the season, based on expected assists (xA) per 90 minutes. This data, encompassing all competitions, is sourced from FBref, providing insights into the quality of chances created by each player.
Here’s a rundown of Liverpool’s most productive chance creators:
- Ryan Gravenberch – 0.15 xA per 90 (Minutes played: 1,812; Assists: 2)
- Luis Diaz – 0.18 xA per 90 (Minutes played: 3,526; Assists: 5)
- Dominik Szoboszlai – 0.22 xA per 90 (Minutes played: 2,689; Assists: 4)
- Harvey Elliott – 0.22 xA per 90 (Minutes played: 2,720; Assists: 10)
- Cody Gakpo – 0.22 xA per 90 (Minutes played: 2,937; Assists: 6)
- Andy Robertson – 0.24 xA per 90 (Minutes played: 2,103; Assists: 2)
- Trent Alexander-Arnold – 0.24 xA per 90 (Minutes played: 2,539; Assists: 10)
- Darwin Nunez – 0.24 xA per 90 (Minutes played: 3,010; Assists: 13)
- Diogo Jota – 0.29 xA per 90 (Minutes played: 1,711; Assists: 4)
- Mohamed Salah – 0.44 xA per 90 (Minutes played: 3,041; Assists: 14)
These statistics offer a glimpse into the creative prowess of Liverpool’s players throughout the 2023/24 season. Mohamed Salah emerges as the standout performer, leading the pack with an impressive xA per 90 ratio, underlining his importance to the team’s attacking prowess.
As Liverpool looks ahead to the future under new management, fans can take pride in the contributions of these talented individuals, who have played a vital role in the club’s journey this season.
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