Liverpool have been unable to maximize their significant summer investments due to a series of injuries, as expressed by head coach Arne Slot.
The British record signing, Alexander Isak, arrived without match fitness, faced ongoing minor injuries, and is now sidelined for a minimum of two months with a fractured leg.
Meanwhile, center-back Giovanni Leoni suffered a season-ending knee injury during his debut, while Jeremie Frimpong has only made five starts in 11 games due to a recurring hamstring issue.
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These three players were acquired for a total nearing £200 million, representing nearly half of the club’s summer expenditure.
“There’s been a lot of commentary about our spending,” Slot stated. “Unfortunately, not all of our investments have been put to use, primarily due to the injuries to these players.”