Jurgen Klopp's side were directionless in a 1-0 defeat at Swansea City, where they lacked intelligence, improvisation and incision
With Manchester United announcing the signing of Alexis Sanchez and Arsenal concurrently unveiling Henrikh Mkhitaryan as their prize from a drawn-out swap deal, the pressure was on Liverpool to make a sizeable statement as well.
This was further emphasised by Chelsea edging closer to recruiting Eden Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri from Roma, while Manchester City held talks to bring their summer transfer business forward.
Jurgen Klopp’s side were not going to make a move in the market on Monday, and so, had to seize the opportunity to underscore their ambitions at Swansea City in the evening.