Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has slammed the club’s recruitment strategy amidst their poor form this season. He highlighted the immense pressure players face at big clubs like Liverpool, especially when stepping up from smaller teams such as Bournemouth or Brentford.
The Merseysiders spent over £400 million during the summer transfer window, following their Premier League title win last season. Among the high-profile signings were Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez. Despite these significant investments, Liverpool’s form has deteriorated.
The Reds started the season with some narrow victories but have since lost seven of their last 10 games across all competitions. Notably, they secured wins against Aston Villa (2-0 in the Premier League) and Real Madrid in the Champions League. However, their struggles were evident in a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City just before the international break.
Speaking on *The Good, The Bad and The Football* podcast, Robbie Fowler shared his views on Liverpool’s recent performances:
“I got asked before the game, ‘Are Liverpool out of a little bit of a rut?’ and I thought don’t be getting carried away. Okay, they beat Aston Villa, but for 45 minutes Liverpool weren’t great, and then they beat Madrid. So it’s only 45 minutes in a league game where they’ve played relatively okay. I think they’re out of the title race.”
Fowler was also critical of Liverpool’s recruitment approach, pointing out the challenges faced by the new signings:
“Frimpong is the biggest example; he was brought in as a Trent replacement, but he’s a wing-back. And Kerkez, he was everyone’s favorite left back last year. When you’re playing for Liverpool or Man United, it’s different playing for Bournemouth or Brentford, because there’s more pressure.”
Liverpool signed Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for a reported fee of £40 million as part of their efforts to strengthen the squad.
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### Defender Linked with Liverpool Opens Up About Future
Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano has been linked with a potential move away from the Allianz Arena next summer, with his contract set to expire. The French defender has yet to agree on a new deal with the Bavarian club and has been linked with top clubs including Real Madrid and Liverpool for a possible free transfer.
Speaking about his future, Upamecano said:
“My agent is taking care of it. We will make the right decision. I am receiving good advice. I am focused on this season and my goals with the club and the national team. I don’t have the headspace for it. I’m completely relaxed. I’m under contract with FC Bayern. I have goals. But I’m very grateful when clubs are interested in me.”
Upamecano joined Bayern Munich from RB Leipzig in 2021. Since then, he has made 167 appearances for the club, scoring five goals and providing 10 assists.
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*Edited by Aditya Singh.*
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