“Let’s just get behind the players” – Liverpool fans react to low-key deadline day

August 31, 2016
Henry Jackson

Another summer transfer window is done and dusted, and for Liverpool fans, the much-publicised deadline day was a rather predictable damp squib.

Let’s be honest, we weren’t really expecting much excitement, and that is exactly how things panned out on Wednesday.

There were no last-minute signings, with manager Jurgen Klopp very much sticking to his word and trusting the players he now has at his disposal.

Perhaps the biggest talking point of the day was Mamadou Sakho staying with the Reds, despite Klopp’s best efforts to make the Frenchman go out on loan.

Elsewhere, Mario Balotelli, Lazar Markovic, Luis Alberto and Andre Wisdom all departed for pastures new, with Balotelli joining Nice on a free transfer.

With Liverpool-related news so quiet, it was down to Everton to provide the late-night entertainment, having missed out on Moussa Sissoko to Tottenham:

A part of me hopes that Koeman hasn't checked the news and is still ringing Sissoko, hoping he gets signal to pick up soon.

— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) August 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/neilpoole_/status/771099114264260612

What about the billionaire owner??? ? https://t.co/C7UNt5hxq8

— Josh Sexton (@jsexton24) August 31, 2016

Koeman be like. pic.twitter.com/CvIGHJ6ewM

— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) August 31, 2016

I'd laugh at Everton if the situation didn't remind me so heavily of my university love life

— John Gibbons (@johngibbonsblog) August 31, 2016

There was still plenty to be said about Liverpool, though, in particular Balotelli’s woeful spell as a Reds player:

We craved Klopp & his BVB model
First thing he did at Dortmund was to clear out his squad in 1st summer.
He's done the same here
Fine by me

— Br19n Durand (@BrianDurand56) August 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/771098218365157380

I for one am glad the circus of the window is over & focus can be on football until it starts again in Jan. #LFC.

— Si Steers (@sisteers) August 31, 2016

Looking back, Mane was a bargain. Probably 50 million by now.

— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) August 31, 2016

Farewell Mario, you really were absolutely atrocious.

— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) August 31, 2016

On a day of absolutely ridiculous rumours Daniel Sturridge to Arsenal on loan takes the biscuit. #LFC

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) August 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/neilpoole_/status/770923097432190977

I think, on my imaginary list of people I'd sign to replace Suarez, I'd put Balotelli somewhere between William Hague & Mick Hucknall.

— Neil Scott (@66zimbo) July 7, 2014

Given output, attitude, who he replaced & wages, Balotteli one of the worst signings in Liverpool's history. The worst I'd suggest ….

— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) August 31, 2016

#LFC If net spending is anything to go by LFC will be in bottom 3 for this season. Let's focus on the positive. Klopp The Builder not buyer

— Ben Goh (@kopend74) August 31, 2016

Klopp obviously feels he can coach Moreno into being a decent left back plus we've got Gomez coming back soon. Got to trust the guy.#LFC

— LFC Dagger (@lfc_dagger) August 31, 2016

Glad the transfer window is closed. Let's just get behind the players we have and hope we play to the level we know we are capable of!

— Josh (@JoshCF_) August 31, 2016

No left back ? #LFC

— Samad Goni (@OneHotBang) August 31, 2016

Lucas at lfc pre season training 2024/5 .. pic.twitter.com/MHwayRJRwt

— Grizz Khan (@GrizzKhan) August 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/VagerYanch/status/771107579376402436

We craved Klopp & his BVB model
First thing he did at Dortmund was to clear out his squad in 1st summer.
He's done the same here
Fine by me

— Br19n Durand (@BrianDurand56) August 31, 2016

Glad that Sakho is staying to fight for his place at #LFC. Whether or not he plays for the club again remains to be seen.

— Justin C (@JustinKCollins) August 31, 2016

https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/771108575968129024

In total, Liverpool signed six players this summer, plus Marko Grujic from loan. The Reds sold 12, loaned out 12 and released nine, including academy players.