Liverpool have introduced a variety of home and away kits over the years, but which designs could be reused for future seasons?
There have been some subtle but famous touches to the shirts worn by the Reds throughout their 132-year history, many of which have become synonymous with the club’s illustrious history of success and silverware.
Nike stepped in as Liverpool’s shirt manufacturer ahead of the 2020/21 season and has already provided us with some clever kits in each subsequent campaign.
Since their arrival, we’ve seen them create offerings that feature subtle homages to famous jerseys from years past, including this season’s away kit that resembles the color scheme from the 1995/96 campaign.
We’re going back in time and taking a look at a few more designs that we’d like to see return in a modernized form for Liverpool 2.0.
1989-91 home uniform
A timeless classic.
White collar has returned at various times in recent seasons, but a full nod to the kit worn shortly before the start of the Premier League era could come full circle.
It was the shirt they wore when the Reds lifted their 18th league title, and perhaps a return to that era could inspire a renewed dominance in the top flight that was lost for three decades.
home kit 2017/18
Unveiled as part of the club’s 125th anniversary celebrations, a new version of the darker red shirt worn on the rollercoaster ride to Kiev could be a perfect fit for Liverpool’s next big milestone.
It has been arguably the most popular shirt of the Jurgen Klopp era and truly marked the beginning of an incredible journey that continued under the great man.
The darker tones on the shirt caused a long-term move away from the brighter colors we used to see, and the change certainly doesn’t seem to have done any harm to fortunes on the pitch.
Third kit 2009/10
Another fan favorite, the all-black number worn by the likes of Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard would almost certainly be a hit today.
It takes us back to a time under Rafa Benítez when reaching the final stages of the Champions League was more of an expectation than a hope, a feeling that the current coach has revived.
It is true that the iconic three stripes could not appear with the current supplier for obvious reasons.
But as long as black with gold trim shows up, we’ll be happy with that.
Away kit 1981/82
A trip to a time when the reds were the true conquerors of Europe.
Often the prettiest designs are the simplest, and this one certainly fits the bill for the yellow color that has come and gone in the selections offered in the years since.
It should be mandatory to have at least one yellow kit every season!
special kit 2005/06
As was the case after the 2001 UEFA Cup triumph, Reebok designed a special kit to be worn specifically in Europe and at the Club World Cup to commemorate the historic fifth European Cup won in Istanbul during the previous season.
We may have to save this idea for when we raise number 7 and, in truth, these things are usually organized long before the trophy winners are decided in May.
But it’s nice to dream and any t-shirt that could represent our coronation as kings of Europe would be a treat for the eyes.
1998/99 away kit
Unlike other options, this kit doesn’t necessarily take us back to happy times when it comes to being a Liverpool fan.
Sometimes, however, the best kits fall during periods of relative misfortune, and we’re big fans of the long block of red throughout this white-sleeved concoction.
Bring it back!
Goalkeeper kit 2019/20
Goalkeeper uniforms aren’t usually top sellers, but this one was very much an anomaly in that regard.
Alisson’s first season as Liverpool’s number one (as far as squad numbers are concerned) was marked by perhaps the most skilful goalkeeping design in the club’s recent history.
It was also the shirt worn en route to the historic 19th Premier League title win, and any excuse to relive that is fine with us!
