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Early season Liverpool player power rankings

By Chad Dingman

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool celebrates his team's victory following the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool celebrates his team's victory following the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Nathaniel Clyne of Liverpool holds off Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Nathaniel Clyne of Liverpool holds off Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

7. Nathaniel Clyne

It has been a surprisingly quiet start to the season for Clyne. That’s not a bad thing by any means, but it seems he hasn’t been as spectacular as usual. He might still be the best right back in the league. He might still be England’s best fullback. But he has been quiet, and that really comes down to everyone else receiving the attention. In an offensively explosive team, the more defensive fullback (which isn’t saying much) won’t garner much attention, and that is just fine.

No goals and one assist in 11 games is not a problem for the fullback, especially because he continues to create chances and take shots. He is top 10 in the Premier League in most offensive categories, and his consistency in ever area is very impressive. To the surprise of nobody, Clyne will be representing England in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers along with teammates Henderson, Lallana, and Sturridge.

Since arriving from Southampton for the 2015-16 season, Clyne has not struggled whatsoever with the added pressure of playing for the Reds, and his dominance has continued throughout the early part of this season. The right back has done all that has been asked of him and more. Unfortunately for him in this ranking, others have just been better, which is a great sign if you’re a Liverpool fan.

Clyne has contributed massively at both ends of the pitch, and his reliability is always welcome. He should play every minute of every game, and I don’t expect Klopp to ever have to worry about the right back position.

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