For Liverpool, the task now begins in earnest – both on and off the field.
Jurgen Klopp and his men have touched back down on British soil following their mid-season trip to Dubai – but there is no Philippe Coutinho to welcome them back.
The tremendously talented Brazilian sealed what he called a 'dream' £145million move to Barcelona, leaving Liverpool to fight the rest of the season without their most talented player.
Now, Liverpool's Fab Four is missing its most crucial member and Klopp's job is to get them back to their full complement as swiftly as possible in what is left in this January transfer window.