Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp concedes owners FSG's spending power is struggling to match that of Premier League rivals.
Klopp admits Liverpool have to attract new investment if they want to keep pace.
The Reds entertain Chelsea in Saturday's with the Londoners having this week taken their spending since the end of last season to close to 400million.
"I can't see investment stopping in the future and that means we have to do it as well," said the Reds boss. "We don't talk about now because it's always slightly different, but in general.
"I believe in coaching, I believe in developing, I believe in team-building and using those things 100%, but meanwhile in the world out there the managers are really good, there are so many good managers out there it's crazy. So they believe in that as well, and if they start really properly spending and do those things as well, then you cannot not spend or you will have a little bit of a problem."
Klopp added: "We are here in a good position. I know that sounds strange because we didn't play our best football (this season) but in general we are in good hands. So we don't get crazy or whatever. We really know about the responsibility we have and we really try absolutely everything to try to bring us back on track and go from there and not to worry too much.
"The moment you build a new team, it doesn't mean you have to build it every year new. Then you can start from there and give players the chance to make the next step. We have quite a few of them already here. Then a lot of things are possible again. That's the plan for the future. It's not worrying that other teams can spend, it's probably a matter of fact. We have to react to that as well but not just to that."
Liverpool are 10 points off the Champions League qualification places in ninth place, with Chelsea one position behind. And asked if the Londoners' massive spending spree has made it more difficult to finish in the top four, Klopp said: "Maybe. It may get probably even worse or better, I don't know exactly how you want to say it.
"Interesting (the spending). I cannot explain it, I have no idea. But if the numbers are true then it's impressive.
"I don't think Chelsea can do this in the same manner for the next 10 years - I don't know, maybe they can. Other teams will have ups and downs and we just have to be there."