Liverpool resisted the urge to spend over the summer because there is nobody “out there who can come into the first team”, says club legend John Barnes.
A lack of movement at Anfield in the most recent window came as a surprise to some.
Jurgen Klopp make only minor tweaks to his squad, with youngsters Harvey Elliott and Sepp van den Berg acquired with one eye on the future.
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Former West Ham goalkeeper Adrian was also snapped up, and has proved to be a vital addition following an injury to Alisson and a crucial penalty shootout save in a UEFA Super Cup win over Chelsea.