Journalist: Only two of the players Liverpool signed last summer have ‘justified’ their transfers

James Pearce has claimed that only two of the players who Liverpool signed during a £446m shopping spree last summer have ‘really justified’ the club’s faith thus far.The Reds threw caution to ...

Journalist: Only two of the players Liverpool signed last summer have ‘justified’ their transfers

Liverpool's ambitious £446 million summer spending spree is under the microscope, with a stark assessment from The Athletic's James Pearce suggesting only two signings have truly lived up to their price tags so far.

The club-record arrival of Alexander Isak, alongside high-profile additions like Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, signaled a bold new era under Arne Slot. The expectation was to build on last season's Premier League title, but the campaign has instead become a battle for Champions League qualification.

Pearce's analysis, following a disappointing Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, highlights widespread concerns. He points to Wirtz's struggle to influence big games, Frimpong's substitution at halftime, and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili's shaky performances as key issues.

Amidst the scrutiny, Pearce identifies left-back Milos Kerkez and forward Hugo Ekitike as the lone bright spots, the only players he believes have "really justified" Liverpool's massive investment. With Giovanni Leoni sidelined by injury and Isak struggling for form and fitness, the pressure is on for last summer's arrivals to prove their worth as the season reaches its climax.

Journalist: Only two of the players Liverpool signed last summer have ‘justified’ their transfers

Journalist: Only two of the players Liverpool signed last summer have ‘justified’ their transfers