Please let me start off by saying I'm well aware this summer transfer window is far from over and that we most likely will be signing at least one more player.
However, which and how many more players do we need to sign to make this window a successful one? I really hope Klopp proves me wrong but every summer it always feel like he takes the importance of signings and the transfer window way too lightly. Some people may say that having faith in his players is a good thing, but it's not when many of them are not good enough or the squad depth is too weak. For example, there is a slim chance Karius might be alright this season, but is it worth the risk? We are always so close to having a complete team and at the end of the season it always feels like if only we had a better transfer window we could have won something.
For two seasons now Klopp have done fantastic with the team he's had at his disposal, and he may very well do it again this season. But is that all its going to be? How will we actually win any trophies or even challenge for the EPL when the team always have obvious problems. Looking at our team now there are 3 huge areas that need to be addressed (GK, Attacking midfielder, and back-up winger/striker). That's already another 3 players minimum that must be signed this summer. It can also be argued that a quality CB is needed to partner VVD.
I don't agree that there are no available GKs that is better than Karius at a reasonable price, Arsenal just signed one. I also don't think we should sign Shaqiri just because he is 12 million, he's not good enough.
Let's hope that for once Klopp signs enough players in the positions that we need this summer (not 6 or 12 months later) so we can actually win something this season.
However, which and how many more players do we need to sign to make this window a successful one? I really hope Klopp proves me wrong but every summer it always feel like he takes the importance of signings and the transfer window way too lightly. Some people may say that having faith in his players is a good thing, but it's not when many of them are not good enough or the squad depth is too weak. For example, there is a slim chance Karius might be alright this season, but is it worth the risk? We are always so close to having a complete team and at the end of the season it always feels like if only we had a better transfer window we could have won something.
For two seasons now Klopp have done fantastic with the team he's had at his disposal, and he may very well do it again this season. But is that all its going to be? How will we actually win any trophies or even challenge for the EPL when the team always have obvious problems. Looking at our team now there are 3 huge areas that need to be addressed (GK, Attacking midfielder, and back-up winger/striker). That's already another 3 players minimum that must be signed this summer. It can also be argued that a quality CB is needed to partner VVD.
I don't agree that there are no available GKs that is better than Karius at a reasonable price, Arsenal just signed one. I also don't think we should sign Shaqiri just because he is 12 million, he's not good enough.
Let's hope that for once Klopp signs enough players in the positions that we need this summer (not 6 or 12 months later) so we can actually win something this season.