As the 2025/26 season edges closer, Liverpool fans have every reason to feel confident especially when it comes to the left flank. What once seemed like an area in need of strengthening now looks stacked with youth, experience, flair, and firepower. The names speak for themselves:
Cody Gakpo The Reliable Force
A player who arrived with big expectations and continues to evolve under Jürgen Klopp’s guidance. Gakpo has shown time and again that he has the versatility, composure, and tactical intelligence to influence games from the left wing. Whether he’s cutting inside onto his stronger foot or linking up with the midfield, Gakpo offers reliability in big matches, work rate off the ball, and that finishing touch when it matters most. With his growing understanding of the Premier League and European competitions, Gakpo is no longer a prospect he’s a proven performer.
Hugo Ekitike The Explosive Addition
A new face with massive potential, Hugo Ekitike brings a different kind of threat. He’s direct, fearless, and dynamic. The kind of player who drives at defenders with confidence, stretches back lines with pace, and thrives in high-tempo attacking football. Though he can also operate centrally, Ekitike offers a lethal option on the wing particularly in matches where chaos and unpredictability can unlock stubborn defenses. His arrival gives Klopp a dangerous, modern winger with a striker’s instincts.
Rio Ngumoha The Rising Star
Make no mistake Rio Ngumoha is not here to just make up the numbers. At just 16, he’s already turning heads with his talent, vision, and fearlessness. Formerly of Chelsea’s youth setup, Ngumoha chose Liverpool for a reason: he believes in the pathway. And with his elite ball control, creativity, and understanding of space, he could be the next big thing to emerge from the club’s next generation. With careful development and Klopp’s mentorship, Rio could soon become a regular feature at Anfield.
In short? We’re sorted.
Liverpool’s left wing is a mix of class, pace, promise, and versatility. Whether Klopp wants experience, explosiveness, or raw potential he has the tools to adapt to any opponent or game situation. The trio of Gakpo, Ekitike, and Ngumoha ensures that the left flank is not just covered it’s dangerous.
The future is bright, and the left wing is shining red.
