The decision to step away from a pursuit of Jude Bellingham might eventually come to be known as the sliding doors moment for the final years of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool reign.
It was a decision that became an increasingly easy one to make for the club the further last season went on. Prior to the World Cup, Liverpool believed there was a deal to be done with Borussia Dortmund at around £80m before the England international's valuation skyrocketed thanks to his performances for the Three Lions at the Qatar showpiece in November and December.
As it rolled into the New Year, it became more apparent that Liverpool's dip in form was down to more than just their previous season's exertions and the idea of Bellingham becoming the silver bullet to cure the ills became harder to justify.
