Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp tore into the Bournemouth hierarchy and sent his commiserations to Scott Parker after the Englishman was sacked on Tuesday morning.
Parker led the Cherries to promotion to the Premier League during his first season in charge but was axed after three consecutive defeats in the top flight. Bournemouth defeated Aston Villa on the opening weekend but lost to Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool by a combined scoreline of 16-0.
Saturday's 9-0 thrashing at Anfield was particularly chastening and Vitality Stadium chiefs took action at this early stage of the campaign as they aim to maintain their Premier League status. However, Klopp took issue with the decision and accused Bournemouth's owners of failing to give Parker the financial backing he needed in the summer transfer window.
Speaking at his press conference on Tuesday, Klopp said: "When I heard today I realised how important it is in this moment to have the right owners at the football club. Some clubs are owned by countries but others have a structure like us and maybe Arsenal. Then three teams who came up, Nottingham [Forest] are spending, Fulham is and I can't remember Bournemouth doing a lot, which is difficult for a coach. I felt for Scott."
Bournemouth have stumped up a paltry £24million on transfers this summer, meaning they have spent less than all 19 of their Premier League rivals. Liverpool are among those to have splashed the cash during the window and have an outlay in the region of £100m, with the club-record £85m signing of Darwin Nunez the marquee piece of business for Klopp's side.
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While the Reds appeared to complete their business with many weeks to spare, there has been clamour for them to re-enter the market with a view to signing a midfielder. However, Klopp poured cold water on suggestions there would be any more arrivals at Anfield before the deadline on Thursday night.
He said: "I am not careful, we get told what is possible and what isn't. That's it. In this range we try to work it. There's no criticism, we became champions in a season when we didn't sign anyone. We have an existing team as well. All the players we have here we want to be here. I want to develop the club, the squad and be successful."
Klopp added: "Let me say it like this, from time to time, I would like to risk a bit more [in the market] but I don't decide that. We have a great team and we will really try to squeeze everything out of this season."
