Liverpool just dropped an insane £693 million across two years since they hoisted that Premier League trophy. And get this: journalist Lewis Steele is out here saying the squad is *still* significantly short! It’s wild to think about, right? All that cash, and we’re talking about an incomplete team.
The Cash Splash That Didn’t Quite Land
Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters laid out the numbers, and they are eye-popping. We’re talking £693 million poured into the team since their title win. Steele himself admitted that if someone had told him about this kind of investment back then, his expectations would have gone through the roof. He said, “If you had said on that day when they were lifting the trophy they’re going to spend the best part of £700m, I’d be putting 100 quid on them to win the quadruple.” A quadruple! That’s the kind of belief that kind of money should inspire, right?
But here we are. This season kicked off, and what do we hear? Whispers, no, actual concerns, about the midfield, the right-back situation, and the defense overall. Steele specifically called out these spots as areas Liverpool repeatedly discussed but never fixed. Now manager Andoni Iraola is apparently so hard-up for a solution at right-back he’s even considering Dominik Szoboszlai there. That’s not ideal, is it? Steele straight up thinks Iraola has been “let down” because the club could have snagged both a right-back and a midfielder, but they just didn’t. It’s a head-scratcher.
Big Swings, Missed Bunt Singles
Now, Steele isn’t completely writing off Hughes, not at all. He actually predicts that “History will be kinder to Hughes,” and you can see why. This guy was central to bringing in Arne Slot, who then went on to win the Premier League. And let’s not forget Hughes’ knack for convincing major players to sign on the dotted line. The current attack? Steele believes it looks “exceptionally strong” and could even be the Premier League’s best front three once those guys really click. You can’t deny the talent that’s been brought in.
The real kicker, though, is where the problem lies. Steele put it perfectly: “He’s got the big moves right, but it’s the little ones that have let him down.” It’s those “less glamorous signings” that were supposed to glue the whole squad together, to complete the picture. Instead, Steele firmly believes Liverpool is still “two or three players away from a really, really good team again.” All that money, all that talent, and they’re still, as Steele puts it, “undercooked.”
Still Chasing That Complete Squad
So, what now? Hughes is gone, and Steele thinks his legacy will eventually get a better shake. But for now, despite nearly £700 million being splashed around, the squad still has some glaring gaps. It’s clear the big names are there, but the depth and balance needed for a truly dominant side are still missing. Can Iraola make magic with what he’s got, or will these unresolved issues hold them back from reaching their full potential this season? We’re all watching to see how this plays out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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