Liverpool’s lack of depth exposed as Andoni Iraola’s men crumbled far too easily against rampant Man City… the big-money signings failed to step up when needed, writes LEWIS STEELE

Daily Mail's Lewis Steele argues that Liverpool's lack of squad depth and underperforming expensive signings were exposed during their defeat against Manchester City. Steele notes that manager Andoni Iraola suffered his first defeat since arriving from Bournemouth after Ryan Gravenberch was sent off following two yellow cards from referee Chris Kavanagh, leading the Reds to concede three goals.

Steele highlights that expensive attackers Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola failed to deliver in contrast to younger options Lewis Koumas and £34.5 million signing Victor Munoz. Mitigating factors noted by the writer include key absences Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai, whose absence blunted Liverpool's attack.