Liverpool had no need to “splash the cash for the sake of it” in January, says John Barnes, with the right decision taken in keeping faith with those who have been so impressive in 2019-20.
The Reds made only one addition to a star-studded squad in the winter window.
Takumi Minamino was snapped up from Red Bull Salzburg for £7.25 million ($10m), with the Japan international bringing added energy and creativity to the attacking department at Anfield.
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Jurgen Klopp opted against any further raids, despite the depth of his squad being tested across multiple competitions.