Liverpool’s campaign has been one to forget. After 18 Premier League matches, the Reds find themselves sitting 10 points adrift of league leaders Arsenal, with any realistic title ambitions already fading fast.
While performances have shown slight improvement recently, a disastrous spell stretching from late September to the end of November proved costly — and may have sealed the fate of several players currently linked with exits.
New manager Arne Slot has also had to manage turbulence away from the pitch, most notably Mohamed Salah’s public frustration earlier this month, where the Egyptian star claimed he had been “sacrificed” by the club. With change looming at Anfield, some familiar faces could already have played their final game for Liverpool.
Here are five players whose Liverpool futures now look increasingly uncertain.
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Mohamed Salah
Salah’s situation has dominated headlines. His frustration became public after he was left unused during a dramatic 3-3 draw away at Leeds, a decision that sparked widespread debate.
The winger was later excluded from the squad for a Champions League clash against Inter Milan, although he returned to action shortly after against Brighton.
Currently away with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, Salah’s absence gives Liverpool time to consider their next move. With strong interest from the Saudi Pro League, there is growing belief that the club could approve a transfer before he even returns to Merseyside.
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Stefan Bajcetic
Once viewed as a long-term midfield solution, Stefan Bajcetic’s progress has stalled. Persistent injuries have prevented the 21-year-old from featuring under Slot, and he has yet to make a single senior appearance this season.
After a loan spell at UD Las Palmas, the midfielder remains sidelined with a hamstring problem. When he regains fitness, Liverpool may decide that a permanent move elsewhere offers him the best chance to revive his career.
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Kostas Tsimikas
For years, Kostas Tsimikas served reliably as cover for Andy Robertson. However, the arrival of Milos Kerkez has pushed him further down the pecking order.
Now on loan at Roma, the Greek international is unlikely to reclaim a regular starting role at Anfield. At 29, a permanent exit next summer may suit both player and club.
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Vitezslav Jaros
Goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros has spent much of his Liverpool career away on loan since arriving as a teenager in 2017. Despite making just two senior appearances for the Reds, his development has continued elsewhere.
This season, the 24-year-old has established himself as Ajax’s first-choice goalkeeper, and with regular football finally secured, a permanent switch to Amsterdam could be on the cards once the campaign ends.
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James McConnell
Another young talent currently gaining experience abroad is James McConnell. The midfielder joined Ajax on loan in the summer and has featured regularly.
Although he has made 13 senior appearances for Liverpool, the 21-year-old may feel his pathway is clearer in the Netherlands. If Ajax push for a permanent deal, Liverpool may be open to letting him move on.
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Final Thoughts
With Liverpool entering a possible transition phase under Arne Slot, tough decisions are unavoidable. Squad reshaping, financial planning, and restoring competitiveness all point toward major changes ahead — and for these five players, their time at Anfield could already be over.
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