Liverpool Players Left Baffled as No Summer Signings Arrive
It’s been a curious summer at Liverpool, with the Premier League side the only one to have yet made a signing as the window slowly starts to close on August 30th. While rivals are splashing the cash left and right, the Reds seem happy to stick with their existing squad.
And in an interview after their convincing win over Ipswich Town on Saturday, one player made their feelings crystal clear: "We have an unbelievably strong squad… I think certain positions are spoken about and things like that but I thought people were really good and stepped up to the plate," said Andrew Robertson, speaking with refreshing honesty about the situation.
No Panic from Liverpool Players
When you have a team that managed to go the entire 2023/2024 season unbeaten and nearly won the Quadruple, complacency might start to set in. But don’t get that mistake – these players know they are a cut above the rest, even if their lack of transfer business might lead you to believe otherwise.
The problem lies not in the players’ skills or enthusiasm, but rather the uncertainty that surrounds them. Fans, players and even managers themselves have started to get agitated, with fears of squad complacency and the growing pressure on an already-cramped wage bill.
Liverpool’s Defensive Concerns Deepen
Take the example of Joe Gomez, who, along with defender Ibrahima Konaté, missed the matchday squad for the game against Ipswich. Reports now suggest that Newcastle and Crystal Palace are eyeing him, a situation that seems far from unlikely.
Add that to the already-season-long absentee list, and some concerns become more apparent: the departure of experienced hands like Joel Matip, the inconsistency of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson themselves, and the rawness of Nat Phillips – even a reliable old pair like Van Dijk and Fabinho struggle with defensive woes.
When Will Something Change?
Don’t be fooled by Robertsons words, however – Liverpool can ill afford to underestimate the significance of an effective defense in their push for future glory.
Unless, that is, owner John W. Henry surprises us with some late-window panache (ahem) – unlikely as that is with his strict, penny-pinch-forging ideology. After all, Liverpool does need quality and depth, more than anything a mid-season injection of sparky squad upgrades can achieve.
Will something drastic happen at Liverpool before September? For our sake and the team’s sake, hope so – as for their Premier League campaign, that can wait just a little while more. Stay with us as we monitor all the goings-on, updates, transfer rumors and updates for your favorite Premier League side, [like and subscribe on all our social media platforms ]. Follow 90min on social media @90minfootball and on Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/90min</cite