Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McMahon believes they've gone backwards this season.
McMahon believes the Reds' lack of transfer business immediately after being crowned Premier League champions has caused them to fall off the pace.
He told talkSPORT: “I'm surprised [Klopp] never spent after the triumph of winning the Premier League.
“The art of top teams is 'spend when you're on top', but they've gone backwards in the Premier League because everyone else is moving forward.
I would have thought you'd sign two or three when you're on the up, not when you are struggling.
“Nine times out of ten Klopp knows his best team. When you start tinkering and your best XI isn't available, and you have a few adverse results, that's when you start to question your team and ask, 'am I selecting the right players in the right positions?'.
“It's been difficult for Liverpool getting through this period and you'd have liked Liverpool to get a few more points, but they haven't been able to do that.
“It's a shame and they are clinging on to get a European position."
