It seems to cause concern in the squad that Liverpool have not been more active in this summer's transfer window. Meanwhile, arch-rivals Manchester United appear to be picking up Raphael Varane in addition to Jadon Sancho, who is already in the fold. That made Sadio Mane like an instragram post on Monday criticizing Liverspool's lack of strength in the market.

The body has since been removed, but this is not the first time the Senegalese has come into negative focus. The player has at times had a tense relationship with attacking partner Salah and manager Jurgen Klopp, whom he refused to shake hands with after a win against Manchester United last season.

So far, Liverpool have acquired French defender Ibrahima Konate in RB Leipzig. If the club is again to be serious suitors for the Premier League title, one should probably look at reinforcements for both midfield and attack. In addition to saying goodbye to midfield profile Wijnaldum, there has also been frustration over striker Roberto Firmino's inability to be dangerous in front of goal.