Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool have made a mistake in opting for a 'plan A or no one' recruitment policy during recent transfer windows.
The Reds have arguably been punished this season for a lack of activity in the summer window, particularly in midfield where an ageing core look jaded and unable to cope with the demands of Jurgen Klopp's style.
Early interest in Aurelien Tchouameni was quashed when the French midfielder signed for Real Madrid, but a lack of alternatives led to a period of stagnation before a late season-long loan move for Arthur Melo - he has played just 13 minutes of first-team football and is now out injured until after the World Cup.
