Liverpool's three major new signings all started but failed to score overnight — money poorly spent.

Can you imagine? Liverpool’s wealth this summer is shown by three huge signings, each costing over 100 million euros on average. All three new signings started and failed to make an impact overnight. Maybe Liverpool’s summer transfer window was about spending cash without getting value for it.

In the early hours of October 11th Beijing time, during the third round of Group A in the European World Cup qualifiers, Germany defeated Luxembourg 4-0 at home. Liverpool’s new signing Wirtz started and played the full match. Against a weaker European side like Luxembourg, Wirtz had many chances inside the box, but having lost confidence in the Premier League, every shot was either a bit late or awkwardly adjusted to his preferred foot, missing good opportunities. Wirtz really needs psychological help; if he’s this nervous against Luxembourg, how can he perform in the Premier League?

In the early hours of October 11th Beijing time, during the third round of Group D in the European World Cup qualifiers, France won 3-0 at home against Azerbaijan. Liverpool’s new signing Ekitik started and was substituted after 79 minutes. Ekitik was ineffective against a weaker European side like Azerbaijan and seemed out of sync with the team, as if he was on a different level. With this form, it will be difficult for Ekitik to secure a starting spot in the French national team in the future.

In the early hours of October 11th Beijing time, during the third round of Group B in the European World Cup qualifiers, Switzerland lost 0-2 at home and remained winless after three rounds, sitting at the bottom of the group. Liverpool’s new signing Isak and Arsenal’s new signing Jørgensen both started and played the full match but failed to make an impact. It just goes to show that without a strong midfield, even Sweden’s two star forwards are ineffective.

Just like that, overnight,Liverpool’s three major new signings (Wirtz, Ekitik, and Isak)all failed to make an impact in the World Cup qualifiers, suggesting that Liverpool’s recent three consecutive defeats in various competitions are no coincidence.