Liverpool has not made a significant transfer splash in two seasons, so what does the signing of Bayern star Thiago Alcantara mean for its midfield and approach?
The Liverpool manager expressed concern over player welfare after the league's clubs voted to not continue with a temporary allotment of five subs per game.
There remains an aura of predictability about the Premier League, but a number of factors indicate that maybe it won't be such a straightforward season after all.