A lot of Liverpool supporters expressed dissatisfaction with the club's transfer business during the summer. Boss Jurgen Klopp remained steadfast, though he could hardly be unaware of some of the criticism.
Once Sep. 1 had come and gone, there was no going back and the next four months will either justify supporters' concerns or condemn them as premature.
Klopp has given a number of interviews recently, explaining why he took the Liverpool job in the first place. The latest, published last Saturday, included a memorable statement that encapsulated what the German is trying to achieve at Anfield.