'I worked with Sir Alex Ferguson - he wouldn't have done what Liverpool did after winning title'

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Former Manchester United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen has criticized Liverpool’s approach to the summer transfer market, claiming Sir Alex Ferguson would have made so many alterations in one window. Many have Arsenal as favorites to claim the title, with Liverpool now trailing the Gunners by four points.

Under Ferguson’s watch, United finished first in 13 of the first 21 Premier League seasons, and his former assistant believes the Red Devils would never have made so many signings in one summer. “Sir Alex wouldn't have done what Liverpool did in the summer.

“Then obviously, I think around it, those are more your, I wouldn't say utility players, but they are more the impact players in terms of your game, the ones that have pace, the ones that have an individual action, the ones that have a great cross. When you have to start making changes in the spine, you know, those are the hardest ones because you need to get them spot on.” Liverpool has struggled in the early weeks of the season (Image: Getty Images) Despite Meulensteen’s comments, the spine of Liverpool’s team on Sunday contained Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, all of whom were part of the Reds’ title-winning side.