Superstitious Liverpool fans should be fearful of this omen ahead of Sunday’s

After a dismal run of just one win in five Premier League matches towards the end of last season, it seemed like Rodgers would be axed during the summer.

Not that we weren’t starting from a very low benchmark. Obviously you get so much attention drawn to the transfer fee – because traditionally that is what has always been the biggest thing – but now, the best players are the ones who command the biggest wages.

Last season, Alberto Moreno was consistently inconsistent for the Reds.

And this despite the fact that he had entered the game only at half time, by which time his side were already 5-0 down.

After a second consecutive summer of big spending and high player turnover, what’s in store for Liverpool in 2015/16?

The ineffective formation has previously failed to bring the best from attacking options such as Adam Lallana and Philippe Coutinho – the latter of whom it’s essential Liverpool have on form if they’re to progress. But I think Liverpool have responded quite impressively, actually, this summer. It might be a little tiresome at the start, but in terms of the team’s development, I think this tournament could be very good for them if they embrace it.

A 4-3-2-1 would allow them still to do that, but with an orthodox back four and Can used as a midfielder rather than as an auxiliary centre-back. Ibe is expected to be joined in the team by 18-year-old Joe Gomez, reward for the defender’s stellar showings in pre-season.

“They have just come into the club over the course of the last week or so”.

“I’ve played at Anfield before and know what the atmosphere is all about”.

“Right now I’ve got no idea”.

In Milner, he has experience and Premier League nous.

Clyne in one of the most exciting full-backs in England and Adam Bogdan is an global goalkeeper. Which new signing will impress the most? Much to the delight of Liverpool fans, Henderson was given the role permanently after Gerrard left for LA Galaxy at the end of last season. It all came to a head during the “battering at the Britannia” when Liverpool looked lost at sea. He took the Premier League by storm with newly promoted Blackpool in 2010/11 after helping them to go up against all odds when scoring 16 goals in the Championship. His relationship with his major players will be under examination, although it would be quite a feat to fall out with the amiable and dedicated pair of Milner and Henderson. Making my home debut is something I am really looking forward to.

Showing faith and confidence in players is a commendable feat, but when it has systematically proven numerous times to be a disaster – as the Skrtel-Lovren pairing has – sticking with it deserves no such praise. Also, they need to be scoring and playing free-flowing football, similar to the final season with Suarez where they nearly won the league.

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.

I’m not so sure about that. I do obviously feel pressure but that mainly comes from myself and wanting to do well.