Remember when Liverpool fans were filled with trepidation ahead of the new season?
Seems a long time ago, doesn't it. But back when the Reds' midfield was being uprooted by Saudi Arabian riches, as captain Jordan Henderson and long-serving stalwart Fabinho both moved to the Middle East, there was a panic on for Jurgen Klopp to bring in replacements, having released a slew of other midfielders in June.
While around £145million was spent on Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch throughout the summer transfer window, Liverpool were linked to nine others midfielders who they didn't get their hands on.
So, how are their targets doing so far this season whether it be at new clubs or after staying put? Let's find out.
Starting off with the most high-profile miss from the Reds, we all know Chelsea gazumped Klopp and co at the eleventh hour to bring Caicedo to Stamford Bridge. Since his British record £115m move, the Ecuador international has only shown glimpses of why the Blues were so keen to fork out that kind of fee.
Chelsea's season is on the upturn, though, with manager Mauricio Pochettino finding his feet. Caicedo, 21, has made eight appearances in all competitions and along with Romeo Lavia - who'll we get onto shortly - Pochettino insists that he's "so happy" with him.
Having starred for Morocco at the World Cup and been a linchpin during Fiorentina's run to the Europa Conference League final last season, Amrabat was linked with some of the world's biggest clubs over the summer - but he only wanted Manchester United. That's where the 27-year-old ended up after a loan move on deadline day, reuniting with former Utrecht manager Erik ten Hag.
Unfortunately for Amrabat, Ten Hag has mostly been
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