In some respects, they have been here before. Liverpool have history when it comes to making controversial transfers decisions but have always backed their judgement.
Taking yourself back six years to the summer of 2017 when a row with Southampton erupted over a move for Virgil Van Dijk. When the deal was called off, Liverpool took the decision not to sign a central defender even though everyone could see one was needed.
Jurgen Klopp considered going for Kalidou Koulibaly, Aymeric Laporte and Davidson Sanchez but none could do what he believed Van Dijk would do, so he waited.