Liverpool's margin for error in the transfer market is slim compared to their rivals, manager Juergen Klopp said, while acknowledging that it is not easy to work with budget constraints.
Liverpool have signed three players so far, and with the Premier League's transfer window closing on Sept. 1, there are concerns among supporters if the club will have more incoming players in what was expected to be a busy close season at Anfield.
Klopp's side missed out on Champions League qualification after finishing fifth last season behind third-placed rivals Manchester United and Newcastle United in fourth.
Since then, Liverpool have lost as many as six senior players, with former captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho moving to Saudi Pro League clubs, while fellow midfielders Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, Naby Keita and forward Roberto Firmino leaving on free transfers.
Liverpool have signed midfielders Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo since the exit of these players.
"We have our situation," the German manager told reporters. "There was one year when money was less of an issue because Phil (Philippe Coutinho) went to Barcelona and we could do two sensational transfers."
The Merseyside club had strengthened at the back by selling midfielder Coutinho to LaLiga giants Barcelona in 2018 and using the funds to sign Dutch defender and now club skipper Virgil van Dijk before bringing in Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
"But we always spend over the years when we have to improve... Since I've been here, we have had to (live within our means). The club has had to, and of course that doesn't make it easier," Klopp said.
"The problem is not our situation, it's just in comparison to the other main teams. We have
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