Liverpool's Federico Chiesa celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup third round match at Anfield, Liverpool, January 11, 2025
WHEN it comes to the quality of the squad and the potential need for reinforcements, Liverpool are building from both a position of strength and one of weakness.
What is certain is that Liverpool and their owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) need to build soon, or else the position they’ve found themselves in will not be sustainable.
It has been refreshing to see a team storm to the top of the Premier League without using the transfer market.
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