Mohamed Salah and two others could lose out in new Liverpool formation

Jurgen Klopp has favoured 4-3-3 throughout his time at Liverpool. The Reds have developed a strong association with the system, having used it to win every available piece of silverware over the past few years.

The German coach is in the process of constructing a new-look team at the moment, with Sadio Mane joining Bayern Munich this summer. On the back of Liverpool's recent transfer business, much of the talk ahead of next season surrounds the prospect of 4-2-3-1 at Anfield.

With Klopp toying with the prospect of changing formation in the coming months, which players could benefit, and which players could suffer? Let's take a look at the potential winners and losers in the squad if 4-2-3-1 becomes the first-choice option.

One of the obvious winners would be Fabio Carvalho. Having recently agreed to join from Fulham, the Portuguese-born youngster is hoping to impress at Anfield next season.

At Craven Cottage, Carvalho shined last season having been deployed as a no.10 by ex-Everton boss, Marco Silva. Liverpool don't tend to be operate with a no.10 but through the use of 4-2-3-1, a spot would open up for the teenager to occupy.

Although he's capable as a no.8 and as a wide forward, the Reds have purchased him because of his performances as a no.10, and 4-2-3-1 would allow him to keep his position.

Another winner would be Ibrahima Konate. The French centre-back contested against Joel Matip for a starting spot in the team last season but more often than not, Klopp went for the more experienced man.

However, as a result of how 4-2-3-1 works in a tactical sense, Konate could be the better option. Due to the system incorporating just two central midfielders rather than three, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson would