Liverpool spent big in the summer, once again, and brought in a lot of players. This was to ensure there were enough players in each position, and for the club to have a good squad depth.
However, with players out on-loan, and injuries recently hitting the squad hard, it seems as though the Reds do not have enough players to compete in each competition.
Goalkeepers
Liverpool brought in Adam Bogdan in the summer, and he hasn't featured much, but his performance against Carlisle in the Capital One Cup proved that he can be solid cover for Simon Mignolet. He is expected to be Liverpool's preferred choice goalkeeper in the domestic competitions.
Defenders
Liverpool brought in Joe Gomez and Nathaniel Clyne in the summer. Tiago Ilori was sent out on-loan, as well as Andre Wisdom. Dejan Lovren has been poor this season, and the two main centre-backs have been Martin Skrtel and Mamadou Sakho.
Nathaniel Clyne and Alberto Moreno, are the only recognised full-backs, and if one of them were to get injured, there wouldn't be anyone that could cover them comfortably.
Jose Enrique is another left-back that can play, but has not played in the Liverpool team for a very long time. This also means they can't be rested as often, unless Jürgen Klopp opts to play a formation that does not feature any full-backs.
Midfield
Jordan Henderson has been the most notable absence in the Liverpool side - the captain picked up a foot injury early in the campaign, but is expected to return to full training in a few weeks' time. Emre Can has featured as a central midfielder often this season, and Lucas Leiva has managed to cement down a frequent place in the starting XI.
James Milner is the other regular starter in the Liverpool midfield, along with Philippe Coutinho, and Adam Lallana. The side also have players such as Joe Allen and Roberto Firmino in the squad to allow rotation, and offer other styles of play too.
Liverpool have enough players in midfield, but a concern is that they cannot create enough chances, or score enough goals to ease pressure off the front men.
Attack
Liverpool only have one recognised winger left in the squad, and that is Jordon Ibe. The youngster has not been at his best this season, and has failed to live him to the expectation that was placed on him. Lazar Markovic has been sent out on-loan, and won't feature until at least next season, which leaves the club with a lack of width in the team.
Klopp has four main strikers to choose from. They are; Christian Benteke, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Ings and Divock Origi. This seemed enough at the start of the season, but injuries have hit the front line hard, and now the German is left with one of these four men.
Danny Ings is expected to be out for most of the season, and Sturridge and Benteke seem to pick up injuries after every game they play. Origi has not been in good form, and has yet to score for the club as of yet, which is worrying for Liverpool fans, seeing as the Reds should be pushing for a top 4 spot.
Areas of improvement
Liverpool have enough players in most areas to challenge in each competition. However, the club will need to invest in a couple of defensive players, and maybe look at another striker, if injuries continue to plague the squad.
