In terms of incomings, Liverpool appeared to have a quiet summer transfer window, though they did sign Darwin Nunez for a fee which could rise to a club-record sum.
But there was plenty of action going the other way, with 26 players leaving Anfield. That includes eight stars who departed permanently, with the rest heading out on loan to gain more experience.
The players who departed have endured mixed fortunes with their new clubs, both those who left permanently and those who exited on loan. Here, Mirror Football takes a look at all 26 stars who departed Anfield and how they are getting on.
Loris Karius
Loris Karius finally left Liverpool this summer, four years after losing his place to Alisson. It took him until this month to find a new club in Newcastle, who signed him on an initial six-month contract, though he is yet to make an appearance.
"It's a good opportunity for me and a great project to be part of. It didn't take me long to make a decision. Newcastle have a great coach and play really attractive football. I felt it was the right project for me and I'm excited to work with the coaches and my new teammates," he said.
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Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane was the biggest departure from Liverpool this summer, completing a drawn-out move to Bayern Munich. But his career has not got off to the best start, scoring just three goals so far this season.
He has gone six games without a goal in all competitions, with Bayern dropping to fifth in the table. Mane has come in for fierce criticism for his performances, including from former Liverpool star Dietmar Hamann.
"He is not integrated. I saw him at Liverpool, where he played through the middle. That is not his position. Now he’s taking that position at FC Bayern as well. He is at his best when he comes from the outside. He doesn’t look happy to me," he said.
Divock Origi
Divock Origi became a cult hero at Liverpool by scoring goals at key times. He left in the summer in search of more game time, joining AC Milan, though he was recently slammed after failing to start any of their opening seven games.
"There is no doubt who the worst signing of the season has been in Serie A: Divock Origi. The Belgian left Liverpool hoping to finally nail down a starting spot at a top club, but his time at AC Milan has so far been a disaster," read a report in the Daily Mail.
Takumi Minamino
Similar to Origi, Takumi Minamino also left Anfield in search of more opportunities, joining Monaco. Also like Origi, the attacker has struggled to make an impact at his new side, making just two starts in Ligue 1.
He was recently branded the flop of the season by a French newspaper. It took him until the most recent round of games to finally score his first goal, in a 3-0 win over Reims, with Minamino hoping it can kickstart his spell at the club.
“I am very happy with the victory and of course, I am happy to have scored – finally! Everything is possible in football. I hope that will signal a change in fortunes, and allow me to feel even better,” he said.
Ben Woodburn
There had been high hopes for Ben Woodburn when he broke through at Liverpool but he failed to kick on from that early promise. He left in the summer on a free transfer for Preston, scoring one goal before getting injured, though he is expected back in a fortnight.
“Of course it was difficult but I came to a point where I needed to move on. I had some amazing moments that I’ll never forget but I wanted and needed first-team football. I had a few options but I wanted to come to Preston and challenge myself at this level,” he recently told the EFL.
Ben Davies
One of the most perplexing transfers in recent Liverpool history, Ben Davies departed the Reds without playing a game. He joined Rangers in the summer as Liverpool made a tidy profit, with the centre-back keen to get started at Ibrox.
"I’m just about to turn 27 and I want to turn what I think has been a good career into a great one. I’ve got my best years in front of me now. All my career, I’ve looked to take different opportunities. Going out on loan, taking moves when they've come about and not just staying in my comfort zone. That’s going to help me going forward," he told Rangers TV.
Other departures
Neco Williams - One of the 22 signings Nottingham Forest made in the summer, Williams has become a regular starter for the newly-promoted side.
Sheyi Ojo - Having made just eight appearances for Liverpool, Ojo joined Cardiff in the summer, though the attacker is yet to score a goal for the Bluebirds.
Jakub Ojrzynski - The goalkeeper joined Liverpool in 2019 and returned to his native Poland to join Radomiak Radom on loan, making one appearance so far.
Conor Bradley - After making several impressive appearances for the Reds last season, Bradley has been sent to Bolton on loan, already becoming a regular starter.
James Balagizi - The midfielder joined Crawley Town to get his first taste of senior football and has already scored three goals despite their struggles.
Billy Koumetio - The centre-back has been gaining plenty of experience during his loan spell at Austria Wien, becoming a regular at the heart of their defence.
Marcelo Pitaluga - The Brazilian joined non-league Macclesfield on loan over the summer and is their starting goalkeeper.
Adam Lewis - The left-back was sent to League Two side Newport County, where he is one of the regular features in their team.
Vitezslav Jaros - The Czech keeper is another to be sent to the fourth tier, with Jaros joining Stockport County, where he has kept three clean sheets.
Anderson Arroyo - The Colombian's time at Deportivo Alves has been mixed, with Arroyo being in and out of the second-tier Spanish side's line-up so far.
Owen Beck - The Welsh youngster has had a bizarre summer, seeing one loan to Famalicao cut short so he could join Bolton, though he is yet to make an appearance.
Rhys Williams - The centre-back is in his second loan spell in the Championship, becoming a starter for Blackpool and helping to keep three clean sheets.
Tyler Morton - After taking time to find his feet at Blackburn Rovers, Morton is a regular feature for the surprise play-off contenders.
Leighton Clarkson - It has been a successful loan spell at Aberdeen for Clarkson, who has made six appearances for the Dons.
Sepp van den Berg - The centre-back joined Schalke on loan upon signing a new deal at Liverpool and has featured three times in the Bundesliga.
Jack Bearne - The 21-year-old joined National League North side Kidderminster Harriers on loan in the summer, but has made more appearances in Premier League 2 this term.
Paul Glatzel - After a successful loan spell at Tranmere last season, Glatzel returned to Prenton Park in the summer, though he has only made one appearance so far.
Fidel O'Rourke - The 20-year-old is the latest to benefit from Liverpool's close relationship with Caernarfon Town, scoring on his debut for the Welsh side.
Max Woltman - For his first senior loan spell, Woltman has been sent to Doncaster Rovers, though the forward is yet to score in his two substitute appearances so far.
