Despite spending £80 million in the summer, Liverpool fans were adamant that the club needed to spend more in order to challenge for the title this season.
That is already looking the case with Jurgen Klopp’s side 12 points behind Manchester City, having conceded 17 goals in their 11 league matches.
Their failure to sign a central defender is already looking extremely costly.
While Klopp was blamed for his failure to land Virgil van Dijk – or any other centre-back for that matter – the owners were also criticised for not allowing the German more funds.
FSG have come under fire in recent years with barely spending more than they recoup in transfer sales. Another reason Liverpool fans feel a little upset with their American owners is the fact that they very rarely attend matches.
Do they even know what’s going on at Anfield?
That’s why it was incredibly surprising to see John W Henry at the England vs Brazil friendly at Wembley.
Liverpool’s owner was pictured on the London Underground travelling to the match and it left supporters scratching their heads.
📸 John W Henry Caught on the tube making his way to #Wembley tonight for #ENGBRA . Wonder why #LFC Fans
RT Keeping #Coutinho off plane back to Brazil
Fav To sell #LiverpoolFC pic.twitter.com/2tiTfvnKVY— Brutus Maximus (@Brutusmaximus) November 14, 2017
However, the fans soon came up with a conclusion.
With Philippe Coutinho representing Brazil, they believe that the club owner was meeting up with the players’ representatives and delegates from Barcelona to discuss a possible transfer.
LIVERPOOL FANS REACT
Check out the reaction on social media:
John Henry at Wembley tonight to watch England V Brazil. Or to make sure Coutinho doesn't jump on a plane back with any of his national team mates! #ENGBRA pic.twitter.com/qSrmhFuJCS
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) November 14, 2017
John Henry is at Wembley tonight to make sure Neymar doesn't try and tap up Coutinho 🤣🤣 #LFC pic.twitter.com/rsOcw0XXsx
— Jonathan Higgins (@Jhiggins3) November 14, 2017
Probably meeting Barca officials and club officials about the coutinho sale
— olu (@olulfc) November 14, 2017
Probably meeting Barca officials and club officials about the coutinho sale
— olu (@olulfc) November 14, 2017
Probably signing off the Coutinho deal
— Steve (@steveolfc22) November 14, 2017
John Henry's at the game. Is that significant. As far as I'm concerned, Coutinho is poison for our club.
— Sheena (@shanchantoozy) November 14, 2017
John Henry is obviously at Wembley to agree a fee with Barca for Coutinho. No other reason. #FSGOUT.
— James (@_lfcjay) November 14, 2017
Of course, Barca tried desperately hard to sign Coutinho this summer but, despite the player handing in a transfer request, the club refused to budge.
They even released an official statement which read: “We wish to offer clarity as regards our position on a possible transfer of Philippe Coutinho.
“The club’s definitive stance is that no offers for Philippe will be considered and he will remain a member of Liverpool Football Club when the summer window closes.”
But maybe the owners have now released they can’t deny Coutinho his dream move to the Camp Nou for much longer and are now willing to negotiate.