5) They have an improved midfield
As already noted, Gerrard leaving is good for the club in terms of giving them a fresh start free from sentiment next season, but there’s also the superb addition of James Milner on a free transfer from Manchester City. The experienced England midfielder was superb for City last season, becoming more and more of a key player as the campaign went on, contributing eight goals (his best tally since 2009/10, when he scored 12 for Aston Villa). As well as that, the 29-year-old is a hard worker, a good passer, and is still playing at his peak, unlike Gerrard.
As well as that, there could now be more of a place for outstanding youngster Emre Can to move into midfield, having alternated between that position and various roles in the defence last season. Still, the 21-year-old is probably best suited to an anchor role in the middle of the park, and could start there if Milner ends up being used in a wide role, or if Rodgers plays three in the middle. Either way, the team looks much stronger in that department.