To some it might be perceived as stubbornly cutting off one’s nose to spite their face but Liverpool have never been ones to enter the transfer market and sign a player just for the sake of it. The Reds might have a position in their squad which is in need of strengthening but if the right player isn’t available at the time, Jurgen Klopp would rather remain patient by proceeding with what he already has at his disposal and make do until that right player becomes obtainable.
Such a stance first became clear in the aftermath of the 2016 Europa League final as Liverpool were urged to sign a new left-back to replace Alberto Moreno following his performance in the 3-1 defeat to Sevilla after an unconvincing Reds career to date. But rather than desperately sign whatever left-back he could get his hands on, Klopp instead transformed James Milner into a makeshift solution for the 2016/17 season, with it only being the following summer when the club made their move for a natural successor.
Andy Robertson signed up for an initial £8m from Hull City in July 2017 and, despite a slow start to life at Anfield, he hasn’t looked back since. A champion of England, Europe and the world, along with tasting European Super Cup, League Cup and FA Cup glory, Liverpool’s patience certainly paid off when it came to signing the right left-back and landing on the Scotland international.
