It's been a long wait for Liverpool but for the first time since 2009 the Reds are back in the Champions League and will be playing amongst the elite next season. The five-time European champions have been in the wilderness in recent years thanks to a series of disappointing Premier League campaigns but the Kop can once more look forward to Tuesday and Wednesday night football against some of the top sides on the continent. Liverpool finished second behind champions Manchester City this season, but some critics have pointed out they have benefited from not playing in Europe wihile their rivals have had to negotiate a far more exerting schedule. Others have highlighted the fact that the Anfield club have a relatively small squad - and one that could find itself stretched with the Reds competing on domestic and foreign fronts next season. Indeed, manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted he needs to bolster his side if they are to successfully compete in the Champions League upon their return to the competition. And, with Liverpool once more set to take on the cream of the crop of European football next season, here, we take a look at 10 Signings To Compete In The Champions League. Click 'Next' to get started.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
