Liverpool could be in for a tough ride against Inter Milan on Tuesday.
The Reds are usually smart operators in the transfer market and they hardly ever get things wrong.
Over the summer, it looked like the same could be said again as Richard Hughes pulled off some moves that looked like strokes of genius.
But it has been clear over recent games that he has perhaps made at least one mistake, with this going to be exposed for good against Inter Milan.
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If it is really obvious too, which it likely will be, then he might have no other option than to act upon it in January, although fans will be keen for it to happen.
Liverpool have just one winger available for their game against Inter Milan
Many were questioning why Liverpool opted against replacing Luis Diaz in the summer or at least brought in another versatile winger who can create competition, and now they are paying the price.
Not only have they missed the Colombian, who is tearing it up in the Bundesliga, but injuries have meant that they are now even shorter on options.
Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa missed training and have likely picked up a knock, while Mohamed Salah will be left out of the travelling squad due to his interview.
This leaves just 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha as the only out-and-out option on the wing, showing just how desperately they need an addition in this area of the pitch.
The youngster is unlikely to start against Inter, though, meaning Slot will have to shuffle a few things around, but it proves how Hughes made a big mistake over the summer.
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Cody Gakpo hasn’t kicked on like Liverpool fans would have hoped
One of the most frustrating players at Liverpool this season has been Gakpo as the Dutchman has finally got the chance to be the number one, yet he is not taking it.
He started the season well, but then dropped off massively, with his consistency an issue, but above all, he is too predictable.
He always looks to cut inside onto his right foot, with defenders able to read him far too easily, yet he has still been getting picked week after week.
Perhaps the competition with Diaz did him good, suggesting that Liverpool need to sign a new left winger to push him for his spot, with January the perfect time to do this.
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