Alisson admits Liverpool is missing two former players after Mohamed Salah admission
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Liverpool's Alisson Becker has expressed that the Reds are feeling the absence of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez after a bustling transfer window at Anfield.
The Merseyside club welcomed 10 new faces in a whopping spending spree.
However, they also saw an influx from player sales, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah among those departing, along with Diaz and Nunez.
Both players played pivotal roles for Liverpool as they secured the Premier League title last season.
Liverpool splashed the cash to bolster its attack in the summer, with Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike all joining in deals amounting to a combined $436M (£320m).
Isak could make his Liverpool debut against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, but Wirtz is experiencing a subdued start to his Anfield career with his only goal contribution coming on his debut in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace.
In contrast, Ektike has shone in attack with three goals and an assist from his opening five appearances for the Reds.
Arne Slot's team currently lead the Premier League table with four victories from four matches, yet they haven't been at their peak and have needed dramatic late winners to secure triumph in each of their fixtures thus far.
Alisson has acknowledged that Liverpool must raise their standards as he confessed the Reds are feeling the absence of players like Diaz and Nunez whilst their new acquisitions continue to settle in.
"All the players who left were important," he told ESPN's SportCenter.
Alisson isn't the first Liverpool player to acknowledge it will require patience for the Reds to find their rhythm following such an active transfer window, with the Brazilian reflecting comments made by Mohamed Salah earlier this month.
"The players are adapting to our system," the Egyptian told Sky Sports after scoring a 95th minute winner against Burnley on Sunday.
"Like with Darwin (Nunez) or Lucho (Diaz) or the guys they used to play in front, or Diogo (Jota).
"I knew where to start with Diogo or Darwin
Alisson Becker of Liverpool arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor