Rodgers tried to be too clever with his buys
It was surprising when Rodgers didn’t sign a single player proven at a top European club this summer – and that decision looks even more questionable at this point. The likes of Lazar Markovic, Javier Manquillo and Adam Lallana could prove to be exciting buys over time, but a couple of proven additions through the spine of the team would probably have been advisable.